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Tramell Tillman, an accomplished actor and the first openly gay Black man nominated for an Emmy in supporting drama, shares his journey from childhood in a religious family, navigating his sexuality, to his breakout roles in 'Severance' and 'Mission: Impossible,' emphasizing the importance of authenticity and representation in his career.
Sean Patrick Thomas returns to the 'Cruel Intentions' universe 25 years after the original film, starring in a new Prime Video series as Professor Chadwick. The show explores a modern take on forbidden love, shifting from racial obstacles to a professor-student dynamic. Thomas discusses the evolution of opportunities for Black actors since the 1999 film, noting improvements in role diversity but emphasizing the need for more quality representation. The series highlights contemporary issues like viral cruelty and power imbalances in a college setting.
Prominent Black actors, including Lashana Lynch and Susan Wokoma, have signed an open letter condemning the online abuse faced by Francesca Amewudah-Rivers after she was cast as Juliet in a West End production of Romeo & Juliet alongside Tom Holland. The letter addresses the racist and misogynistic abuse directed at Amewudah-Rivers and criticizes the lack of support from theater companies and broadcasters in such situations. The Jamie Lloyd Company has also spoken out against the racial abuse and emphasized the need for artists to create work without facing online harassment.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) has approved a new contract with Hollywood studios and streamers that includes provisions for improved hair and makeup services, addressing the discrimination faced by performers with textured hairstyles or darker complexions. The agreement allows actors to consult with production about their hair and makeup needs, and if the requirements cannot be met, they will receive compensation for seeking help elsewhere. The deal aims to ensure that all actors feel comfortable on set by 2025. However, some hairstylists and actors argue that the provision should also cover background actors and address the lack of stylists familiar with diverse hair textures. SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios plan to work with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) to increase the number of qualified stylists and allocate funds for training on all hair textures and skin tones.
Antoinette Robertson, star of horror-comedy film The Blackening, discusses challenging the trope of Black characters being the first to die in horror movies. Robertson explains that the lack of value placed on Black actors in the horror genre made her hesitant to pursue it, but she was excited to participate in The Blackening and bring Black joy to the genre. She also discusses her character's development, the toll of a violent scene, and the camaraderie on set.
Djimon Hounsou, star of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," has spoken out about the pay disparity in Hollywood, saying that he's "still struggling to try to make a dollar" despite being in the business for over 30 years. He also expressed frustration over the limited roles for black actors, noting that he played a slave three times in a five-year span. However, he praised the DC universe for showing him respect and recognizing his talent.
Actor Djimon Hounsou, known for his roles in "Gladiator" and "Shazam!," expressed feeling cheated by Hollywood's pay and workload, and faced challenges with money despite his accolades. He also spoke out about the limited roles for Black actors and how he portrayed a slave three times within a five-year span. Hounsou hopes for more screen time in bigger productions and believes that Hollywood is slowly but surely giving him a chance.
Djimon Hounsou, star of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods," spoke out about feeling cheated by Hollywood pay and facing challenges with money despite acting in the industry for over 30 years. He also expressed frustration with the limited roles for Black actors and feeling overlooked by Hollywood despite his performances in "In America" and "Blood Diamond." However, Hounsou believes that Hollywood is slowly giving him a chance and hopes for more screen time in bigger productions.
Djimon Hounsou, who was nominated for an Academy Award twice, has opened up about the lack of support he received from the industry and his own community following his nominations. He expressed frustration with the limited roles offered to Black actors and said he is still struggling to make a living in the industry. Despite his accolades, he has mostly played smaller and bit parts in movies and has faced limited opportunities due to people's limited vision of him.