Trevor Jackson’s Gems on Being Self-Fulfilled as a Creative in Hollywood

Trevor Jackson takes us through his career, from getting his start on Broadway in ‘The Lion King’ to his current starring role in ‘grown-ish.’ Not only does the actor and singer revisit ‘American Crime,’ ‘Superfly,’ and more with us, but he talked about dealing with rejection and gives advice for those seeking validation as a creative.
Topics Discussed in this Episode:
0:56 - Getting his start on Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ as Young Simba
3:44 - ‘American Crime’ and empathizing with characters amid heavy subject matter
6:10 - Wanting to quit acting before ‘American Crime’ and how being on the show encouraged him to stay
9:00 - Dealing with rejection and being cast in a role only for it to be recast with someone else
11:20 - Being a Black Disney Channel star for ‘Let It Shine’
13:34 - Lessons he’s learned from the transition from teen to adult actor and why he doesn’t watch his older work from when he was younger
18:50 - Seeking validation/awards in the industry
22:43 - Fighting for his role in ‘Superfly’ and how they didn’t want him to be cast initially
27:20 - The impact of ‘grown-ish’
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
Trevor Jackson On The Growth And Glow-Up Of 'Grown-ish' Season 2
Trevor Jackson Was Once Told He Didn't Get A Role Because There Couldn't Be More Than One Black Lead
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