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‘You Gotta Become Sexy’: Anthony Mackie and Tyler James Williams on Getting Past Child Stardom and Actors Who Choose the ‘Wrong’ Roles
Anthony Mackie & Tyler James Williams discuss “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Twisted Metal” and playing Falcon on film and TV.
During their conversation, Williams outlines his path from “Everybody Hates Chris,” where he played the 13-year-old title character, to starring as first-grade teacher Gregory Eddie on ABC’s hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” In exchange, Mackie explains how he played an amnesiac named John Doe in Peacock’s video game adaptation “Twisted Metal,” and what it was like to take his Marvel character, Falcon, from film to TV and back. I had to take everything that Quiet [played by Stephanie Beatriz] was saying, everything that the writer was saying, everything that Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth was saying, and build the character and make him this quirky, awkward dude who had no connection to anybody or anything. MACKIE: Last thing: When watching [Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and “Abbott Elementary” guest star] Jalen Hurts act, did it make you feel like a better actor?
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