Louisiana Back Porch Talk: Hick Cheramie on Resilience, Recovery, and Representing Louisiana Culture

While on set of the upcoming Cajun horror-comedy The Fois, directed by south Louisiana filmmaker David Rabalais, I had the opportunity to sit down with Louisiana actor Hick Cheramie. Watching Hick transform into his character, the Archivist, was easily the highlight of my day—it was one of those moments where his raw talent truly shined.

Hick and Director David Rabalais

From Lafourche Parish to the Big Screen

Born and raised in lower Lafourche Parish, Hick now resides in Thibodaux, Louisiana. His journey into acting hasn’t been a straight path. In our conversation, Hick spoke openly about his struggles with chemical dependency and the road to recovery that ultimately led him to the craft of acting. What stood out most was his honesty—he’s taken past trauma, addiction, and failures and turned them into fuel for storytelling.

Building a Career and Finding Mentors

Hick has already stacked an impressive list of credits, appearing in commercials, TV series, and films. He’s worked alongside household names like Will Smith in Emancipation and Bryan Cranston in Your Honor. He also shared about his experience working on This Soldier’s Heart with Billy Slaughter, who became a mentor and friend along the way.

Why the Cajun Horror-Comedy The Fois is an important role to Hick

For Hick, his role as the archivist in the film The Fois is more than just another role. It’s a project rooted in Louisiana culture, written and brought to life by locals who understand the region’s humor, sayings, and spirit. As Hick explained, Cajun culture can sometimes be misinterpreted on screen—but this film gets it right.

Adding to the authenticity, the movie even incorporates content creator Cajun Cooking with Hoss (Coady Fontenot) catchphrase “In the Long Grass”, thanks to this film Hick said he connected with Cajun Cooking with Hoss and he has become a fan of his content. It’s those personal touches that make this film uniquely Louisiana.

Looking Ahead

Interviewing Hick left me both impressed and inspired. His story is one of resilience, talent, and community—a true testament to what it means to turn struggles into strength. With more projects on the horizon, there’s no doubt we’ll be seeing great things from him in the future.

Keep an eye out for Hick Cheramie, and don’t miss The Fois when it premieres this December.

🎥 Watch my full interview with Hick above!

Hick Cheramie and I at Girard Park in Lafayette, Louisiana