19/12/2025
Actor Paul Forman is the next cover reveal of our Glass Man Winter 2025 issue. At a pivotal point in his career, Forman reflects on what he describes as “a transformative year, to say the least – both professionally and personally.” Speaking from his London home, the actor opens up about clarity, growth and a renewed sense of direction: “I feel excited, hungry and grounded at the same time.”
From an unconventional start studying mathematics to discovering acting almost by accident, Forman recalls the moment everything changed. “I felt completely at home for the first time,” he says. “It was like the final piece of the puzzle dropping into place.” Since then, resilience has become second nature. “These jobs teach you how much you really want it,” he explains.
Known to many for his role as Nicolas in Emily in Paris, Forman discusses the thrill of returning to the character in season five and the importance of stretching far beyond what feels familiar. “It feels like Nicolas gets to reinvent himself a little,” he says.
Beyond the screen, Forman speaks candidly about uncertainty, self-worth and the unseen realities of the industry. “No actor has a smooth journey,” he admits. “Mine has been full of no’s [and] almosts”.
Now stepping into new territory with his debut play Raindrops, a deeply personal exploration of grief and vulnerability, Forman describes writing as “scary” but deeply grounding – “the first time I feel I’ve articulated something of my own.”
Grounded yet restless, grateful yet hungry, Forman stands on the cusp of a new chapter — one driven not by repetition or expectation, but by stories that feel human, layered and challenging. This next chapter, he says, “feels like a clean page, personally and creatively.”
Read the full cover story in the winter issue of Glass Man, out next week.
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