Daniel Kaluuya, a gifted British actor, is making his mark on the film industry through his dynamic performances and versatile acting. His widespread recognition began with his role as Chris Washington in the groundbreaking horror movie Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele. However, did you know that the actor is obsessed with movie scripts?
Kaluuya consistently demonstrates his acting prowess in a variety of roles, notably in the biographical drama Judas and the Black Messiah, where he secured the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His ability to portray multifaceted characters with authenticity and depth continues to garner critical acclaim and global audience admiration.
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Daniel Kaluuya Reads Scripts For Fun
While speaking to Timothee Chalamet on Variety’s Actors on Actors, Daniel Kaluuya revealed his love for reading scripts. Kaluuya expressed his approach to script reading, noting that he does it for enjoyment. He finds pleasure in picking up scripts of his favorite films because it’s a fun exercise. It helps him understand why he’s drawn to certain stories.
Daniel Kaluuya told Timothee Chalamet (via Variety):
“I read scripts for fun. Like, I just find my favorite film and read them. Cause it’s fun. It’s like, I wanna read Ferris Bueller’s Day Off cuz it’s fun, you know… It makes you, like, ‘I wanna know why I like something.’ So then, I’m more informed in why I wanna say no to something, I wanna say yes to something. So a lot of time it’s just, know thyself, you’re knowing yourself.”
Daniel Kaluuya asserted that this self-awareness informs his decisions when it comes to accepting or declining roles. Ultimately, it’s about getting to know oneself in the process.
Daniel Kaluuya Opens Up About His Spider-Punk Character
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse hinted at a possible romantic entanglement involving Hobie Brown, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales. Nevertheless, the film revealed that only Hobbie Brown, or Spider-Punk, had Miles Morales’ genuine best interests at heart throughout the storyline.
Daniel Kaluuya, the voice behind Spider-Punk, shared insights into the dynamics of the two web-slingers’ relationships and shed light on why Spider-Punk made the decision to assist Miles Morales.
“He saw that Miles does what’s right no matter what, especially in that [Mumbattan] sequence. Hobie saw that it pissed people off, and he kind of liked that…….Hobie saw that rebellious spirit, he identified with him and he wanted to support and help him. He looked at him and thought, “This kid is alright,” after he probably heard certain things about him. So Hobie knew that Miles would unravel the system or the status quo within the Spider Society.”
As Spider-Verse prepares for its third installment, it promises an intriguing exploration of the evolving dynamics between Miles Morales and Hobie Brown. The audience is left wondering whether the relationship between Gwen Stacy and Hobie Brown will develop further in the upcoming storyline.
