– Woody McClain got his big break playing Bobby Brown in BET’s “The New Edition Story”.
– Jamie Foxx advised McClain to embrace his role as Bobby Brown, which helped him move on and take on new acting opportunities.
– McClain hopes to produce his own films in the future, inspired by past greats like Eddie Murphy and Adam Sandler.
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Woody McClain, star of “Power Book II: Ghost,” speaks with a celebrity news outlet in their Last Call Q&A series. McClain describes his journey from background dancer to viral social media influencer and finally, his breakout role as R&B icon Bobby Brown in BET’s “The New Edition Story.” Initially, he struggled with being recognized only for his portrayal of Brown, but advice from Jamie Foxx helped him embrace it. McClain now stars as the ruthless Cane Tejada on Starz’s “Power Book II: Ghost” and aims to produce his own films.
During the interview, McClain shares that he recently dined and attended a New Edition concert with his “Power Book II” costars, divulges that Rihanna left him starstruck, and reveals that his favorite album is Bryson Tiller’s “Trapsoul.” He also discloses that he learned the importance of reading from Kenya Barris at Sundance.
McClain credits his neighbor and director Erica Watson for helping him secure his “Power Book II” role by having him speak what he wanted into the universe with her. McClain desires to produce his own films and hire his friends.
Despite McClain’s various accomplishments, he remains humble and expresses gratitude towards his peers in the industry, such as Kevin Hart and Jamie Foxx.
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