Jay Ellis on Audition for Top Gun: Maverick and Meeting Tom Cruise

During Season One of the podcast, Jemele was joined by actor Jay Ellis, who plays Lawrence on HBO’s popular comedy Insecure. Jay and Jemele discuss why Insecure fans are still arguing about Lawrence and his love interest on Insecure, Issa Rae, and how it led to Jay being slapped in public one time.

He also explains why he never expected #LawrenceHive to develop, and the grueling audition process to land the role. Plus, Jay talks about his role in the reboot of Top Gun, and what it was like working with Tom Cruise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Award-winning journalist and culture critic Jemele Hill interviews the most compelling figures in news, pop culture, politics and sports. Expect unbothered and unfiltered conversations.