Canadian Actor Enters 'The Game of Love,' is a Bad Guy in 'Wayward Pines' and went '12 Rounds' with Randy Orton

    LOS ANGELES, CA, February 09, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Arriving as one of today's preeminent film and TV actors, Tom Stevens has showcased his outstanding acting prowess in more than two dozen different film and TV titles.

He's acted in the leading role of Tommy Weaver in the feature action thriller, "12 Rounds 2: Reloaded," opposite WWE superstar Randy Orton, and as Lenwood Heath in Fox's family comedy, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days."

He's won over audiences for his portrayal of Eric Griffith in the hour-long drama series, "Cedar Cove," that starred Golden Globe nominee and "Groundhog Day" actress Andie MacDowell. He's played the villainous Jason Higgins on "Wayward Pines," Fox's acclaimed, star-studded series that's headlined by Oscar nominee Matt Dillon and Carla Gugino.

Collectively, Stevens' expansive body of acting work has propelled him into the elite echelon of actors who entertain international audiences today.

"It's an honor and privilege to have been integrally involved in so many well-received productions that have been championed by many of the best filmmakers and actors in the industry," he said. "I take my craft seriously and work hard to deliver compelling, multi-dimensional performances. It's my goal to embody characters in an authentic way who enliven, enhance and advance stories."

In 2015, Stevens was signed by the legendary manager Robert Stein, who said, "As the manager who discovered and nurtured the careers of Heath Ledger, Mark Ruffalo and Jason Clarke, I can say with much conviction that Tom stands tall in his own right. He's been a working actor for several years now and has worked on quite a high creative and professional level, alongside other top artists, who respect him as a fellow artist and what he brings to the work. He's a committed actor who strives to do the best work possible."

Riding a wave of prolific success in 2015 - a banner year for the Canadian actor that featured him wrapping his recurring run on "Cedar Cove," debuting on "Wayward Pines" and starring in the three-time award-winning short film, "One with the Devil" - Stevens is next starring in "The Game of Love."

The forthcoming comedic drama film is directed by Farhad Mann. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but according to the Parksville Qualicum Beach News, "The Game of Love," is about an affluent family who feuds over the sale of a basketball arena. It was shot in just 12 December days in Parksville, a Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. A release date is expected this spring and is to be announced.

Starring in "The Game of Love" are "Melrose Place" alum Heather Locklear and Lochlyn Munro, a long-established actor whose manned roles in "White Chicks," "A Night at the Roxbury," "Unforgiven" and many more.

Stevens plays Barton in "The Game of Love," who is the son of Frankie (Locklear) and Jake (Munro).

"They were so much fun to work with," Stevens said. "On screen and off, Heather and Lochlyn were hilarious. When it came time to work, we were completely in the moment and I believe we executed a great movie that audiences will gravitate towards. We tapped into the perfect balance of making a satisfying movie and having a blast doing it."

Said Stein, "What distinguishes Tom from all the actors I've worked with over 23 years is his versatility. Equally skilled at comedy and drama, this is a quite rare and exceptional. Most actors either have mainly comedy credits or drama credits. Tom is equally at home in both areas, a real plus for him."

Stevens, a native of the North Delta community outside of Vancouver, got his start by acting in theater productions while he was in high school. His first TV role came in 2010 where he played Dylan Jacobs in the half-hour sports comedy, "Blue Mountain State." After that, he went on to act in the WB's Emmy-winning Superman series, "Smallville," Lifetime's MOW, "On Strike for Christmas" and in USA Network's Emmy nominated series, "Psych."

For "Psych," Stevens played the role of Chris for Season 5 Episode 13: "We'd Like to Thank the Academy." The episode guest starred Ralph Macchio, who famously played Daniel in the beloved 1980s trilogy, "The Karate Kid."

"That was a real treat working with Ralph," Stevens said. "He's one of the nicest actors I've met who can put up with any fan boy, mainly me."

Stevens went on to book roles in many thriving cable and network TV series including "Fairly Legal," "Hellcats," "Fringe," "Endgame," "Flashpoint," "Supernatural," "Arrow," "Falling Skies" and "Motive."

In 2012, Stevens starred in "Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome," which received three Primetime Emmy nominations and was directed by Jonas Pate.

A year later, Stevens flexed his all-around encompassing range when he acted in the horror TV movie, "Grave Halloween," from Cinetel Films and celebrated horror director Steven R. Monroe ("I Spit on Your Grave"). He also took starred in "12 Rounds 2: Reloaded," a stylized action thriller about an EMT (Orton) who is caught in a deadly 12-round game with a vigilante hell bent for revenge.

"This was my first foray into action filming, and I wasn't sure what to expect," Stevens said. "Until I was lit on fire, albeit it, safely so. Then I knew what I was getting into."

Stevens' recurring role as Eric Griffith in The Hallmark Channel's "Cedar Cove" was an opportunity that revealed further his remarkable acting range. The drama series had a successful three-season run and followed the life of Municipal Court Judge Olivia Lockhart (MacDowell) and the surrounding townsfolk of Cedar Cove, which was based on the city of Port Orchard, Washington.

"I think there's a laugh in every scene, especially in dramatic work," said Stevens. "The audience needs to have a release sometimes, especially when the tension is high."

Last year, Stevens made another splash with his impactful performance on "Wayward Pines." Fox's hit drama-mystery-sci-fi series follows the story of a Secret Service agent (Dillon) who goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing. His investigation takes many twists and turns, and he realizes he may never get out of the rustic town alive.

Stevens starred as Jason Higgins, the leader of a terrorist group from the Class One Academy. He entered the story in Season 1 Episode 9 - "A Reckoning" - and appeared again Season 1 Episode 10 titled "Cycle."

"To date, this is one of my favorite roles. I really felt the challenge and ease of this character. That kind of duality in the work makes it all the more fun to dive into," said Stevens.

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Tom Stevens is a film and TV actor from Canada.

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