Team: Hunted

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Challenge Example: I recently came across an actor who had an Incredible and diverse look. One that if you put them on the big screen in something extraordinary, they are going to cause major buzz and interest (keep in mind Will Smith's early blockbuster movie career was created by extraordinary hype). The challenge is creating a vision that syncs with the actor's aura perfectly. However I have been here before and sometimes the greatest looks may not equal a studied talent. As a visionary, you DO NOT cast based on looks. I reviewed the clip that the actor sent of them acting in maybe a commercial. It was brief but within seconds, you could tell that this talent was amazing with potential out of the universe. I showed it to my girl who is always a big critic when it comes to actors catching her attention instantly with unmistakeable talent . Like me, she was dazzled within seconds by this actor. Some people have this star power and emoting capability that is beyond. So after this reaction from my girl and I, I sent the actor an email and told him what I was trying to do and guided him to my website to read about me. He responded indicating that he was interested and wanted to further the conversation. Here is where I made the mistake....SO my uncle (a second father) passed away in another state and I was to receive his body here in LA the following week. Wanting to secure something with this actor before the brouhaha of the funeral prep, I suggested we meet up for lunch and have a convo (so I could lay down my vision). After that email went out..crickets. LOL I guess they were up for the chat BY WAY OF PHONE but meeting for lunch was too much. I told that story to explain the challenge of creating a 2025 mega star. I grew up reading celebrity biographies and mainly all major deals were closed during Power lunches at places such as iconic restaurants like Chasen's and Spagos. You want the talent to look in your face and see your passion. Something a phone call cannot deliver to the fullest. Alas it's a different era but I am determined to find the ultimate combination of talent, risk taking and the need to strategize themselves into iconic status. I'll close with this..One of my favorite Hollywood Moments: Michael b Jordan and Ryan Coogler worked on Fruitvale Station and Creed together. For Ryan the director, his muse Michael B Was always by his side once he found success in Hollywood. Then came Black Panther..Now there were many A list stars and big budget set pieces to contend with. Ryan didn't know if he could do it and was having serious doubts. He looked across one of the big sets and locked eyes with Michael B. They nodded at one another..no words spoken. In that moment, they knew that they had one another's back and both gained confidence to create an iconic, billion dollar generating piece of cinema. Ryan needed his muse and his muse needed him. That is powerful to me. Thats what i'm talking about in connection. Today, they are the most successful black duo in Hollywood ever and they aren't even 50...

SAG-AFTRA, New Media