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The show has returned on Nickelodeon for the second season, and to celebrate, CelebMix got a chance to talk to Daan Creyghton who plays Sal in the Hunter Street! 15-year old Creyghton plays a nerdy, big-hearted guy who helps his siblings in their quest through his knowledge of computers.
CelebMix talked to the actor about his role, changes and developments in the new season and much more. Check out the complete interview below!:
Please tell our readers a bit about yourself.
I am 15 years old, I have 3 older sisters and one younger brother. I was born in Amsterdam and when I was 8 years old we moved to Ross, Marin County in California. I loved living in California. We moved back to Amsterdam in 2014 and since then I am living here with my parents, my sister Floor and my little brother Tom. My sisters Lara and Roos, study abroad. I attend the International School of Amsterdam and am in grade 9. My favourite subjects at school are Drama and Individuals & Societies. What I love to do most while I am not acting or at school is chill with my friends, play basketball and look for cool sneakers/outfits.
You have just embarked on the journey of acting and the audience loves you as Sal on Hunter Street. When did you decide that you wanted to become an actor?
When I was 6 years old, I went with my sister Lara to a photoshoot. They asked me if I wanted to do a shoot as well and if they could sign me up at the casting agency. After that day, I did some commercials and I liked playing in them. I loved being on set-in front of the camera and loved dressing up and playing a character different than mine. While we lived in California, I took some acting classes and I was hooked.
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Do you have your favourites when it comes to acting? If yes, who is your favourite actor/actress and why?
Yes!!! I think Ansel Elgort is a very talented and stylish actor who can play every kind of role. Next to that, I admire Kevin Hart. He is so funny and has a great style.
Congratulations for Season 2 of Hunter Street. The new season has just started. How has the audience’s response been up to now?
Thank you! The response of the audience has been amazing so far based on the Instagram and Facebook posts. They will write things like “can’t wait for the next episode”, “this was so amazing” and so on. We are lucky with our fan base. Their support means the world to me. Thanks to them I can do what I love most.
Season 1 ended with an intriguing cliff-hanger. What can fans expect from Season 2?
A lot! New siblings, new secret rooms, more intense mystery, more humour, more adventure. Erik (the foster father) has been framed for a crime. The kids know for sure he could not have done it and try to find out who is framing him, and they want to clear his name. To find this out, they go on exciting adventures.
Did you have an idea about the plotline before you received the script?
I was totally clueless. The only thing I knew was that I was playing Sal and he is the brains of the family. Even when we were taping they were still writing and changing the script. At the table reads (that’s where we read together through the script of the next episodes) it’s a surprise what would happen next. That made the table reads more fun.
It seems that you share a great chemistry with your co-starts. What according to you is the best part of working with Hunter Street’s cast?
They are all talented and fun people to work with. Since we are different ages it feels like a real family with older brothers/sisters who look out for the younger ones on and off set. We created a what’sapp group we use when we finished filming. We tell each other about special things, give each other advice and just chat. It feels really natural. I think what is super cool is that everyone supports each other and shows that we are proud of each other. We also prank each other which makes that it is very lively on set. We dance and sing on set a lot together during the breaks. They really feel like my second family.
What aspects of your character Sal, do you admire the most?
I like that he is always so positive and that he will do anything for his family. Apart from that, he is super smart and has a solution for everything.
Considering Hunter Street is a comedy series, can fans expect a development in Sal’s character in the new season?
There will be a development in Sal’s character. He is growing up in the series. There will be a new storyline where Sal meets someone like him who he kind of starts to like along the way. What doesn’t change is that Sal is still a little naive which will lead to comedic situations.
Daan, we read that you love playing basketball. Is it difficult to manage work, school and basketball?
I used to play on the school basketball team. So, no competitive basketball anymore but what is great about basketball is you don’t need a lot to play so you can play it almost everywhere. When I hang out with friends we will play on the street or in back- or front yards at homes. As soon as I come home after school, I will take a ball and go outside to throw some hoops with my brother, the neighbours or some friends. There is always someone around to play with.
Would you like to share with us your plans or future projects for 2018?
At this moment, I don’t have a specific project but hope I will land a role in a cool project soon. Of course a third season of Hunter Street would be amazing. As soon as I have a new project I will let you know for sure!
So, have you watched Hunter Street? Who is your favourite character from the show? Share your thoughts with NickALive! in the comments below!
Also, from SEAT42F.com:
HUNTER STREET Scoop: Shining The Spotlight On Daan Creyghton
Bringing his vivacious spirit to Nickelodeon’s family series HUNTER STREET, Daan Creyghton has delighted fans and is building a strong career as a young actor on the rise. In an exclusive interview, Daan talks about the fun he is having working on HUNTER STREET and what he thinks it takes to pursue a career as a working young actor in Hollywood today.
What initially appealed to you about portraying Sal and working on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: It was my dream since I was six years old to act in a show and how cool is it if you can act in a Nickelodeon show?! To be honest, in the beginning, the character I played was less important in the show. When I got the first scripts, I would say the thing I liked most about Sal is that he is the total opposite of me—I love challenges so playing him is a great challenge.
How would you describe who Sal is?
DAAN: Sal is a super smart, funny, outgoing techie who has a solution to almost everything and adores his family. He is always up for an experiment and invents helpful gadgets. He can be a little naïve sometimes. Sal is the “brains” of the family.
What do you most admire most about Sal?
DAAN: That he always has a positive attitude, never gives up, and will do anything for his family.
What was it like working alongside the talented ensemble on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: It was amazing to work so closely with this super talented ensemble. But not only are they talented, they are super nice and funny people as well. We are all very close and have a great bond together. They really feel like my second family. We have our own WhatsApp group where we ask each other advice and just chat. After filming, I really miss seeing them every day.
Any favorite scenes that you can share from working on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: There are so many great scenes. I would say in season one, my favorite scene was the boat scene where we were boating through the canals of Amsterdam. That was so cool. In the second season, of course I can’t spill anything, but the days we were filming in the castle were really fun and special—also quite cold. It was snowing, which made the beautiful castle even more breathtaking.
What has been your favorite part about working on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: Acting is what I love to do most so be able to film for 4 months in a row was amazing. But apart from that, seeing all these wonderful people every day makes working on HUNTER STREET really fantastic. What makes HUNTER STREET special, in my opinion, is that we shoot on so many different locations in and around Amsterdam so it never gets boring.
What surprised you the most working on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: Playing Sal in HUNTER STREET is my first big acting role, so what surprised me in the beginning is how many people are involved in just one little scene and the patience and kindness they show toward us, even if it’s take 33!
Then, as an actor, what has been the one thing you have taken away from the experience of working on HUNTER STREET?
DAAN: I would say be prepared and step in the shoes of your character are the things I learned most from playing Sal, among more general things such as: being on time, be creative, collaborate, and so on. Since Sal is the opposite of me, I spent a lot of time thinking about how Sal would react and think in the different situations. How he would move and say his lines. It really helped me to be well prepared—when I was ready to go on set I just could let it go and see what happened.
As the show enters its second season, what can you share about what fans can expect for Sal, Daniel, Anika, Tess and Max? What kinds of adventures await them this season?
DAAN: Sal is still growing up during the series. He still has to use his tech skills to help solve the mysteries and someone outside the family is there to help him, he will become more social. Daniel is working and, in that way, he helps to save his family. Anika is happy to become one of the older siblings and there are a lot of funny situations she is facing and/or creating. Tess becomes the responsible sibling and still loves books, which helps with solving the mysteries. Max is still the goofy sibling and goes on an adventure, which involves his birthparents.
Which character on the show do you think has the toughest time this season and why?
DAAN: I think Evie, who is played so well by Kate. She just joined a family she never met before, is scared to have to live in a new house, and doesn’t know what to expect.
Have you gotten to meet any of the show’s fans? What was that experience like?
DAAN: YES! Thomas and I met fans on the set and it was so great to see how they loved being showed around. We hid and they didn’t expect to meet any of us. I will never forget the look on their faces when we jumped out. Priceless. They were so exciting about HUNTER STREET and asked tons of questions. Really fantastic to see how happy they were to meet us.
Then what are the perks of where you are in your career right now?
DAAN: I would say that people in the business slowly get to know my name and that that hopefully will lead to a new role in another cool project soon. Also, it is really nice to get to know the other members of the Nickelodeon family.
Has there been any great advice you have gotten about working as an actor?
DAAN: The best advice I got is that the competition is huge in the acting world so keep trying and never give up, believe in yourself and your instincts.
What advice would you offer to other upcoming and aspiring actors?
DAAN: Enjoy life. Never give up! You can do this! Just be patient and believe in yourself!
Do you have any other upcoming projects that you can share that fans should keep an eye out for?
DAAN: At this moment no, but who knows what is happening in the coming months? I will keep my fans posted that’s for sure!
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Originally published: Friday, February 09, 2018.
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