Ernest Kingsley Jr. secured the lead role in Hulu's 'Washington Black' right after completing drama school. While auditioning via Zoom during a production in London, he faced humorous challenges, including a distracting brother at a chemistry read. Kingsley expressed gratitude for the mentorship from his co-star Sterling K. Brown and executive producer Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, which aided his confidence. With a background in acting since childhood, he committed to his craft at 18 and quickly progressed to working alongside experienced professionals in the industry.
"Luckily, the wifi was great. My one worry was the chemistry read with Iola Evans, who plays Tanna really beautifully... I just had to... 'Tanna, I love you so much.'"
"Seeing your name and playing Washington Black, it's crazy. It's insane. It's surreal. But I think just getting into it and meeting people like Sterling and Selwyn, they just supported me."
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