I want to have a lengthy career. I want to play interesting characters. I want to tell beautiful stories, complex stories, deep stories. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
For me, as an actor, it’s always about getting out of my own way. I can put so much pressure on myself to keep up and make my director happy instead of being in the moment. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
I’m drawn to opportunities that are going to challenge me and cause me to look outside of my own experiences. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
Denzel, one of the biggest stars in the world, comes into town, everybody knows about it, and they’re ready. They got lawn chairs outside, sitting outside the gates when we’re coming on set to work. They’re always bringing food from their house to come feed you. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
All I wanted to do was come into my own and find out my career path and what I wanted to do with my life – but, at the same time, showing respect to my father and mother and make them proud as well. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
Denzel is the type of director that its more about working with him than working for him. He wants you to be thinking about everything. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
The first time I mentioned publicly that I had known Viola for some time, many people took it like Viola got me the job in ‘Fences’. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
I felt that politics was one place where I could possibly have a career in arguing, debating, and getting to write papers. I almost considered working in law enforcement or something like that, but that didn’t really last long. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
I was raised in Maryland. My mom was born in London, and my dad was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
Denzel had made it apparent that he wanted me to bring my own interpretation of ‘Cory’. I was definitely aware of Courtney B. Vance’s performance in the original production, as well as that of Chris Chalk, who performed the role onstage with my cast back in 2010. Jovan Adepo Read Quote
