Hulu for the Holidays
Russell Student's Rise to Stardom
By Charles Romans
The Ashland Beacon
At 12:03 a.m., most twelve-year-olds are fast asleep, but not Noah Fisher. Full of excitement, the Russell student stayed up late to watch a movie he'd been eagerly anticipating—a film in which he, surprisingly, stars. Fisher's career has already spanned commercials, theater, and film, and his latest project, the Hulu film Nutcrackers 2024, has added another impressive credit to his resume.
Directed by David Gordon Green, whom Fisher describes as “the greatest director ever,” Nutcrackers 2024 features an all-star cast, including Ben Stiller, who Fisher calls “one of the greatest actors ever.” In the film, Fisher plays Gus, a ‘snobby’ character, appearing on screen for a brief but memorable thirty seconds. "I like to call it my 30 seconds of fame," Fisher jokes, clearly reveling in his moment in the spotlight.
Though his time on screen may be short, Fisher's journey to Hollywood stardom has been years in the making. He recalls being bitten by the acting bug at a young age. His first performance, at the age of three, was more a product of circumstance than choice, and Fisher doesn’t remember much about it. However, his second performance, which he fondly refers to as his “real” debut, took place in fifth grade. It was there he joined King’s Kids, a theater group at Russell Schools, and earned the lead role in A Not So Terrible Parable.
Fisher describes his early experiences as both challenging and rewarding. “At first, it was bewildering to me—I had no clue what I was doing,” he recalls. “But the learning curve was enjoyable. As I started to understand things like stage direction and motivation, everything began to click.” Now, as an accomplished young actor, Fisher has mastered the art of combining script and performance to bring a story to life and ensure that the audience enjoys the final product.
Balancing a burgeoning acting career with schoolwork may seem impossible for most kids, but Fisher has it down to a science. With an upcoming play at the Paramount in Ashland, Kentucky, on the horizon, Fisher insists that his education always comes first. “If my grades slip, everything stops until that issue is resolved,” he says. Fortunately, it’s a problem he rarely faces, as he maintains a strong academic record.
Looking toward the future, Fisher has three distinct career plans. “Plan one is to become a professional actor,” he says. “Short, sweet, and simple.” But he also has a backup. “Plan two is to go to college for acting and then open a theater in Flatwoods. I’ll have to learn a lot of things to do that, obviously, but I’m prepared to do it.” And if acting and theater don’t work out? “Plan three is to become a cook. I love to cook.”
Fisher stresses the importance of having multiple plans in life, emphasizing that it’s OK to pursue different passions simultaneously. “You can be an actor and a cook, or an actor and a theater manager—it’s all about opportunity and dedication. Try everything that interests you.”
His advice to others? “Keep wishing, keep dreaming. If something seems out of reach, go for it anyway. Worst case scenario, if it doesn’t pan out… you’ll still have had the experience. Don’t give up. Just don’t.”
If you’re a fan of Noah Fisher’s work, you’ll have the chance to meet him in person. On Dec. 2, there will be a Nutcrackers 2024 watch party at Gattiland in Ashland, Kentucky, where Fisher will be signing autographs and sharing his experiences from the set. Additionally, from Dec. 20-21, Fisher will perform in White Christmas at the Paramount Arts Center.
As his career continues to skyrocket, Fisher proves that no dream is too big if you’re willing to work for it—and if you're lucky enough, you might just get a glimpse of the next big thing in Hollywood.
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