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Enthusiastic and hilarious, Terrence Little Gardenhigh is ready to take on the world—just like his character Miles on Nickelodeon's Danger Force. A spin-off of the popular Henry Danger, the show is full of high-stakes hijinks and amazing action. We were so excited to chat with Terrence about his acting role models, favorite hobbies and what playing the role of Miles means to him. 

How did you get your start with acting?

Terrence: Well, really how I started was back in Washington, I was in the Boys and Girls Club. We were in this dance group, and we went to California and got to perform at Disneyland. And I don't know what I got from Disneyland that made me want to be an actor, but when I came home, I just wanted it bad! I had stars in my eyes and I wanted to be an actor. Fast-forward a good few years later, I'm out taking auditions.

You currently star as Miles on Danger Force! Can you tell us about who Miles is?

Terrence: Miles is really like an old soul, for-the-underdog kind of person. He believes that the universe has set him up on a path, and he will follow that path by any means necessary. 

So Danger Force is about kids with superpowers who are training to fight the bad guys, right? 

Terrence: Yeah, pretty much! We're doing our best—even though we're still getting the hang of our powers, we're getting a little better. But every once in a while, something will happen!

And Miles can teleport!

Terrence: Yes, that is his power—teleportation! He raises that Black Power Fist up in the air and teleports out of the room.

Would you say you're similar to Miles?

Terrence: Of course, yes! We both believe in the universe, we are both for-the-underdog type of people. Playing Miles is pretty easy because we're really the same person.

Terrence's Current Faves:

Hobbies: "I like a little bit of all the sports, I like basketball and football. I've tried indoor roller skating, but I've fallen quite a few times! I like playing with toys and video games. I'm starting to get into anime, so that's fun."

Dream superpower: "Invisibility!"

TV Shows/Movies: "Snowfall, I love that show! Power, that's a great show. And Danger Force! And Naruto, that's more on the anime side."

Snack: "I like chips and crunchy things! I would have to say Doritos."

Place to travel someday: "I'd like to go to another country. That would be cool. I'd love to go to Africa, or Hawaii, and just go on a little bit of a vacation."

What messages do you hope viewers take away from the show?

Terrence: Don't be afraid to mess up. Just keep practicing, and whatever you're trying to do, you'll be able to do it.

Do you have any acting role models who you look up to?

Terrence: I have a lot, and this list is sort of never-ending, but Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Angela Bassett, and Denzel Washington. Kevin Hart and Samuel L. Jackson [are] amazing actors, but they are so funny! Even in a serious movie they can be really funny. And that's amazing, how you can be doing something so dramatic but still be so funny. And Angela Bassett, she is amazing—she is such a great actor. And Denzel Washington, he's amazing as well. I learn a lot from watching their movies, especially 911—that's such a great show. There's a lot of great acting tips in there that I pick up on and try to learn from.

Finally, what does the show mean to you? What does it mean for kids who look like you, and kids who have a dream?

Terrence: I would love for people to see the show, and see me on the show, and be like, "Wow." I don't want people to let the color of their skin or what they look like be the judge of what they can do in life. I want them to be able to say, "You know what, I can do anything that I want to do." That's what I want them to take away from the show. 

Follow Terrence @littlegardenhigh on Instagram and see him on Danger Force on Nickelodeon!

Photography: Caleb Shane. Styling: Patrick Lynere. Grooming: Eliven Q. Hair: Fesa Nu.

Interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

by Ariane Faro | 3/16/2021