James Reid opened up about his decision to take a break from acting and his return to the small screen through the Kapamilya series Someone, Someday.
In an interview on SCENEZONE of DZRH News Television, the actor shared that stepping away from acting allowed him to rediscover himself creatively.
"I always wanted to come back to acting, to TV, to film, but I needed to take a break for a while. I started so young so and I just wanted to just discover more, especially with music. I am really grateful I had that time to just breathe, and be creative, and try new things," he relayed.
James also reflected on what ultimately led him back to acting.
"When it came to acting, I think I just felt it was the right time. It was really not about the fame or the projects or anything. It was really just about me doing my best, and it felt like the right time to come back and try again," he said.
The actor-singer described his experience working on Someone, Someday as both fulfilling and educational.
"I think I am kind of just picking up where I left off. So I see myself as a student always, not just in acting but in life. I have so much things to learn in acting. I am picking up so many things from Kathryn (Bernardo), I am picking up so much things from the directors, direk Chard (Vidanes) and direk Dolly (Dulu). For me, it is a very organic learning process too. It took a while for me to warm up to it again, but it feels like I never left," he said.
Someone, Someday is a series that delves into modern relationships shaped by dating apps. James takes on the role of Jordan in the show, a character he describes as the ultimate best friend.
"He's always there for you, always got your back," he said in an interview at the Netflix press conference in February. "I'm lucky to have someone like that in my life, so I can super relate to this character."
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He also highlighted how Jordan’s passion for music aligns with his own, allowing him to bring a personal touch to the series.
"Throughout the show, I actually get to inject a lot of my own music, which I'm very excited for. I'm also writing one of the songs for the show," he revealed.