Kelvin Harrison Jr., Weruche Opia, Aaron Pierre and Jayme Lawson for ‘Genius: MLK/X’ | Conversations

Actors Kelvin Harrison Jr. (‘Chevalier’, ‘Luce’), Weruche Opia ('I May Destroy You', 'Bad Education'), Aaron Pierre ('The Underground Railroad', 'Krypton') and Jayme Lawson ('The Woman King', 'Till') share stories and insight from their performances in ‘Genius: MLK/X’. Moderated by Cori Murray. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and profession of acting.

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[IAmSanaaLanett]

all of them as people seem so graceful. There is a peace about them even when I watch their interviews. Kelvin and Weruche have a hype expressive energy while Aaron and Jayme are like the calm expressive energy and it matches so well with their characters and translates in how how amazing they play the civil rights icons

[alexprovence]

Jayme Lawson is such a beautiful woman

[huggybunny]

Lol Kelvin is hilarious! This cast was phenomenal. This series definitely showed the more relaxed and fun side of each Leader.

[debhavert]

What thoughtful, gifted actors! I am enjoying this amazing Genius series!

[blkluvchnl]

I enjoy all the actors. Can’t wait to see their future work

[CJ-scxv]

Agree with all the comments about how good this panel was and how thoughtful the actors comments were.

But was I the only one who raised an eyebrow when Aaron (gorgeous Aaron Pierre) said working on the series made him wonder how to find Black love?

I mean, how hard is he looking?😅

[jvb]

Kelvin really ate in this interview. His answers where excellent and he literally set the tone for all of them. Jayme Lawson is so classy and together even at her age.

[livinlifewithla]

That man might love that woman …they are literally so beautiful together and separately

[KaylanoelTouokong]

Jayme Lawson and Aaron Pierre are literally perfect for each other, personality and lookswise 😍🤭

[jamila-qkfp]

Following their story every Thursday to see the lives that were lived and to see these actors show so much compassion really inspires one to be greater than most and to chase the good in humanity. Loved the conversation so much!

[lekahorn]

They all in body their roles 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[shenetresmiles]

I definitely do give his flowers for being very committed & consistent, patient & very serious & intentional to the character he portrayed which is very awesome & inspiring!

[sandrakillett]

That’s okay I’m rewatching the series. You really showed the full genius and humanity. Thank you!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💕 I absolutely adore you all.💕❤️

[sandrakillett]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏Mr. Jones last acting creative contribution to the world and humanity was absolutely incredible!💕🙏❤

[kadjalaing]

At 34:21 I got chills she was so right about that we couldn’t have had one without the other

[loveyours]

The love he tryna find is next to him 😂😂😂 shoot a shot

[RuthBissainthe]

Aaron Shoot your shot boo !!! Jayme your boy ready ready !!!

[IHCgraphix]

Ive watched this entire series and it was hands down, amazing!!!!

[Its_Michelle_and_A_Movie]

The casting director chose very good candidates for these roles.🤗 They all have tremendous respect for Dr. King and Malcom X and their wives and what they went through to navigate social change to happen in our society. We love so much that they seem very appreciative being very serious about handling with great care, their honor on film. They were anointed to do what they did as well, we think, as all of these are very fine actors and actresses on this panel and we believe that they all have very successful careers ahead of them and look forward to seeing them around a lot!❤☺️🎥🎫🍿

[jay-]

Aaron Pierre was clearly shooting his shot with Jayme and she didn’t even notice🤦🏾‍♂️