Interview: Zombies 3 - Ariel Martin, Chandler Kinney, Pearce Joza

Ariel Martin (Wynter), Chandler Kinney (Willa), and Pearce Joza (Wyatt) talk to correspondent Darren about Disney’s “Zombies 3.”

Video Content: Ariel Martin, Chandler Kinney and Pearce Joza (2022)
SIDEWALKS east coast correspondent Darren Paltrowitz has interviews with cast members of Disney’s “Zombies 3”: Ariel Martin (Wynter), Chandler Kinney (Willa), and Pearce Joza (Wyatt).

Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode. The sound has been removed from the promotional clips.

Mini-Biographies (portions from Disney’s biographies):

Ariel Martin plays werewolf “Wynter,” pack leader Willa’s best friend and a powerful member of the Seabrook High football team, in “ZOMBIES 3,” the third installment in Disney’s hugely successful franchise. Originally from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Martin, aka “Baby Ariel,” has already become an accomplished actress, singer, entrepreneur and author at just 21 years old. She first became known as an influencer on the Musical.ly app. and was the most followed user on that platform, and has since amassed a social following of more than 50 million people. In 2017, she landed a spot on Forbes’ list of “Top Entertainment Influencers” and was twice honored as one of Time magazine’s “Most Influential People on the Internet.” Her television credits include Disney Channel’s “Bizaardvark,” “In the Nook,” “Fam Jam” and the Zombies franchise. As a recording artist, Martin has released 7 singles and an EP to date. Her music toppled nearly 100 million video views and continues to grow. In 2018, she released her debut book, “Dreaming Out Loud.”

Chandler Kinney portrays “Willa,” the fierce and protective leader of the werewolves, in “ZOMBIES 3.” Born in Sacramento, California, Kinney began taking dance lessons at the age of 3. She joined the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Company and Los Angeles Ballet Academy, classically training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe and hip-hop, among other styles. She was cast in Debbie Allen’s stage musical “Twist” in Atlanta, starring in more than 60 shows. Chandler will be co-starring in HBO Max’s spin-off series, “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” as Tabitha ‘Tabby’ Hayworth. On the acting front, Kinney was a series regular in “Lethal Weapon,” opposite Damon Wayans and Sean William Scott. Past guest-starring credits include “American Horror Story: Asylum,” “90210,” “Haunted Hathaway’s,” and past Disney Channel series “Girl Meets World” and “K.C. Undercover.” In 2014, Kinney founded the nonprofit organization, Chandler’s Friends, which partners with local organizations and elementary schools in various creative initiatives to serve children in need in the greater Los Angeles community. Kinney recently began her freshman year at UCLA. When not acting, she likes developing her skills behind the camera and has recently begun producing and scriptwriting. She currently holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, enjoys baking for family and friends, and loves playing with her black German Shepherd, Raja.

Pearce Joza plays “Wyatt,” a kind-hearted werewolf who is nursing a crush on zombie Eliza, in “ZOMBIES 3.” Joza made his stage debut at age 4 in his hometown of Durango, Colorado, playing Randy in the cult classic “A Christmas Story.” His love for acting continued, and he went on to perform in many other local stage productions. At age 11, Joza was the only actor under age 18 accepted into a prestigious Los Angeles Acting Workshop and subsequently started booking work in independent films and television. Joza starred as Spyder in Disney XD’s sci-fi adventure comedy series, “MECH-X4.” His other acting credits include Disney XD’s “Lab Rats;” “Best of Seven,” the El Dorado Film Festival Jury Selection Winner; “Angie Tribeca;” “Dwight in Shining Armor;” and the short film “Under the Lights,” winner of the Special Jury Prize- Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival (Academy Qualifying Event), Best Short- Savannah Film Festival, Best Humanitarian Short- Sedona Film Festival, Audience Award- Best Dramatic Short Woods Hole Film Festival, Best Cinematography- Santa Fe Film Festival, and the Audience Award- Durango Film Festival.
When Joza is not working, he can be found playing either golf, basketball, or ultimate frisbee; when the
season is right he will be at the beach surfing or on the slopes snowboarding. He currently resides in Los
Angeles, California.