Jake Chiasson, a 13-year-old Lafayette native, plays a lead character, "Bucky",  in the science fiction movie "Atomic Shark".

When a lifeguard catches wind of a dangerous anomaly off the coast of San Diego, she commissions a band of unlikely heroes to assist her on a suicide mission to save the west coast from total destruction.
What's worse than a hungry shark? An atomic hungry shark, of course. - Atomic Shark

Jake's acting career got its start after he attended a talent expo in Dallas.  Jake received dozens of call-backs from the agents in attendance, scoring his first role in a movie named Cold Moon, which was filmed in Slidell.  In "Atomic Shark" (which was shot on location in Peurto Rico), Jake plays the role of a teenager named Bucky who is a member of a misfit group of people who have to save the world from an (you guessed it!) atomic shark.

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Jake is receiving accolades from some influential people in Hollywood:

...he reminds me of the great child actors throughout the history of cinema. His professionalism for his age is unprecedented and he is so easy to direct on set. Jake has demonstrated a nice range and ability to portray many different characters and styles. He immediately gains the respect and confidence of his co-actors while on set. He has what it takes to be one of those meaningful great child actors!” - Griff Furst (director, actor and producer-Hollywood, CA)

 

I think Jake has some serious acting chops, and I believe he has what it takes to go all the way…and he’s a great kid, to boot!” - Tarri Markel of Cohen Entertainment (actress and manager – Hollywood, CA)

 

 

Working with Jake’s natural talent is refreshing as he dedicates himself to discovering his craft while holding true to what he uniquely has to contribute.” - Marcus Brown (actor, director, producer and mentor – Lafayette, LA)

 

It looks like Jake already has a foot in the door and, with the skill and determination he has shown, should go far in the industry.

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The premiere of "Atomic Shark" will be held on Sunday at The Grouse Room, 1919 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Suite 303 in Lafayette.  The doors will open at 6:00 pm; at 7:00 pm  will be a question session / meet and greet with Jake.  At 8 pm, "Atomic Shark" will air on the SyFy Channal.
For additional information, please call Matt Chiasson at (337) 849-4870.

 

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