Q: How did State Farm come up with Drake as your stand-in?Ī: (With the pandemic) at first he was just going to do it in front of a green screen, but it was just so beautiful that not only Drake, but Paul Rudd, Adrian Martinez, Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes wanted to do it in person. He’s consistent, he keeps working hard, keeps his family close. As a human being, though, my spirit person is Drake. When you watch “Lilies of the Field,” you watch Sidney Poitier finding these moments of truth - the same with Marlon Brando. It’s not just how they started, but their approach, what they represent, their character work and dedication in doing something full out. I would hate it if there were agents or employees of State Farm or anyone didn’t get the real rate of the public.Ī: Sidney Poitier and Marlon Brando. Q: What kind of insurance discount do you get?Ī: None. We’re gonna hit that grease and live a Chicago life right now.’ We’re going to hit Italian Fiesta, Giordano’s, Harold’s Chicken, Maxwell Street polishes. When I go back, that’s when I’m like: ‘Look, the nutrition plan is out the window. The food is what I still miss to this day. Q: You’re South Side born and bred what do you miss most?Ī: Technically there’s so much culture, especially on the South Side. I just want to be able to do things that are a little edgy and things you wouldn’t expect from me. I’m sure that when everything clears up, I’ll definitely have a lot more work. How can we keep serving the people? It is pilot season right now, and I’m trying to put my best foot forward. I want to keep it rolling and really see how far we can take it. Q: Have any new projects lined up, aside from State Farm spots?Ī: We’ve been filming a lot of content (for State Farm). The following interview has been condensed and edited. We talked with Miles, a Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts graduate, about his workaholic ways, his spirit actors and the mantra he uses to help him get over his fear. I’ve always wanted to try to leave something like that, do works like that.” The way that he went about who he was going to be on film for people and what he would represent is still so inspiring, and he did it to the very end. “Just think about what Chadwick (Boseman) did. “The reason I’ve always loved TV and film is the fact that it’s documented forever,” Mills said. He wants to act in film and television works that bring people together to watch. He took the leap to Los Angeles to pursue acting full time eight years ago, but he still sees himself as “Southside Kev.” Humbled when people want to take a picture with him, he says he doesn’t take the attention for granted. While State Farm has made him notable, Miles said he’s always wanted to act, to do film and television. Miles’ journey began on Chicago's South Side - his stomping grounds were Hyde Park, around Cottage Grove, “over on Drexel.” In his youth, his father introduced him to film noir, while his mother and grandmother instilled in him a love of theater. That’s the energy that I want to have in life in general.” “He is as close to me talking to a best friend or family member or someone just close to me, and I feel like because I’m giving that energy, people when they see me, they give that same energy. “I’ve always wanted to play Jake,” Mills said. Miles has numerous commercials under his acting belt, but it’s the Jake persona that has made his face and voice a familiar one in households. Since then, we’ve seen him move from the cubicle to donning beekeeping suits and soothing the heartbroken in parodies of “The Bachelorette.” He’s shared the spotlight with athletes and celebrities, such as Alfonso Ribeiro, Chris Paul and, most recently, Aaron Rodgers, Paul Rudd and Drake. In 2020, pre-pandemic, Miles picked up the baton.
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