Скачать или смотреть Jay Ellis | Podcrushed | Ep. 126

Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick, Escape Room) joins Podcrushed to discuss his early life as a military brat, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and how his Sam Jackson-inspired potty mouth got him into trouble as a kid. Jay shares insights from his book Did Anyone Else Have an Imaginary Friend or Just Me? and shares what drew him to take part in his new stage play Duke and Roya.

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00:00 Introduction
01:44 Jay's Early Life and Imaginary Friend
08:25 Navigating New Schools and Personas
18:19 First Crush and Childhood Antics
25:53 Parenting Reflections and Career Beginnings
28:32 Unexpected Encounter at a Party
29:11 First Audition Experiences
30:29 Struggles and Determination
32:17 Career Breakthrough
36:11 Landing the Role in Insecure
42:37 Working with Tom Cruise in Top Gun
47:08 Basketball and Acting in Running Point
48:49 Returning to Theater with Duke and Roya
52:00 Advice to My 12-Year-Old Self
53:44 Conclusion and Farewell

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