The Sentinel catches up with The Haves & Have Nots actor Ro Brooks, who released his new book for aspiring actors: “How to Go from Extra to Actor: The Aspiring Actor’s Guide to Stardom” at Eso Won books in Leimert Park
Reporter: Brittany K. Jackson
Since the 2016 Oscar nominations have been announced on Jan. 14, the talks of the lack of diversity in the prestigious award show has been on the minds of some of Hollywood’s top actors, directors and media personalities.
“It’s unfinished business, it’s fertile ground,” he explains. “The character continues to challenge me.”
Detective Chief Inspector John Luther also challenges his fans, who are sure to greet him warmly for this, his fourth run, in the two-hour special airing at 9 p.m. EST Thursday on BBC America.
As usual, “Luther” finds its hero possessed by a grisly murder case: a serial killer with a cannibalistic bent.
Let’s talk TV and Big Screen in African American Entertainment
Meagan Good is a fighter. No, not the type that’s pulling weaves and throwing drinks on reality TV, she’s been fighting for her career. It’s far from easy to transition from being a child star to a well-respected actress, and equally as hard to make a shift from a sex symbol to a leading lady.
Actor Morris Chestnut landed two of his three NAACP Image Award nominations for his unforgettable performances as Lance in The Best Man and The Best Man Holiday. Fans of the franchise will be happy to hear that he is already slated to reprise the role in the franchise’s third installment, The Best Man Wedding. His additional credits include The Call with Halle Berry, Kick-Ass 2 with Chloe Grace Moretz, and Identity Thief with Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy.
Born in Washington, DC on October 22, 1988, Corey Hawkins studied acting at Juilliard before making his big screen debut in 2012 opposite Bow Wow in Allegiance. The next year, he appeared in Iron Man 3 with Robert Downey, Jr., and in Non-Stop with Liam Neeson the year after that.
Here, he talks about his breakout role playing Dr. Dre in Straight Outta Compton, a biopic about the legendary rap group NWA.