Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: Man on Fire, Oakland, Michael Bay, Keanu Reeves
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II sat down with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson ahead of his Netflix debut in Man on Fire, where he steps into the iconic role made famous by Denzel Washington. Yahya breaks down what it takes to fill those shoes, shares stories about Keanu Reeves, Michael Bay, Lisa Bonet, and gives his take on the future of Hollywood. And when we found out he hooped in high school? You already know we had to go there. Real ones know what to expect from ALL THE SMOKE.
Masha’Allah brotha Yahya is dope! I’m just now getting to know who he is from watching Man on Fire. James Earl Jones had a severe stutter as well and acting and public speaking helped him get over it. Great refreshing and real conversation/interview.
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00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Stepping into Denzel Washington’s shoes in Man on Fire
I Love Matt Barnes but his recent ICE comments make me want to start NOT following him. ICE laws have been on the books since the 9/11 attacks in 2002. We have laws and we need those laws to remain to prevent additional crimes…
09:19 - Putting his own twist on original properties
10:53 - Performing his own stunts
Yahya and Zendaya were (Both from Oakland) in The Greatest Showman (2017): Both appeared in the musical film, with Zendaya playing Anne Wheeler and Yahya playing W.D. Wheeler.
12:30 - Fashion in acting
16:18 - Working with Netflix
He killed that role. It’s hard to follow up Denzel, but he did a great job.
17:13 - Growing up in Oakland
20:54 - Film inspirations & high school basketball
Yahya Abdul ❤brotha. I ❤ your energy!
25:55 - Oakland in Hollywood
30:17 - Is Hollywood dead?
Ray J guest interview anytime soon? I am confident he’ll accept it. A lot of great stories waiting to be told there!
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35:35 - AI in Hollywood
What been goin on with Stack? Personal issues? He's hardly been on, and when he is he's quiet and seems distracted, always messing around on his phone.
39:17 - Streaming & future of movie theaters
41:44 - Keanu Reeves, Regina King, Michael Bay, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jordan Peele
WEST OAKLANDDDDD!!!
47:07 - Quick Hitter
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Yahya, Charlie Sheen etc...U'll need to pull Steven Jackson's collar. He's not just a fan, he See's something and if someone would walk with him through a; Voice Over, Cameo something, l think he could start on whole other career path.
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He was absolutely hypnotic in Man on Fire. Best performance I've seen in a long time, basically a 6 hour banger film. Killer cast all round but Yahya seriously stood out. God it was good.
More User Perspectives
This episode was fire y'all! I love when Jack is fully engaged man it makes for the best episodes.
@antonioyoung2977I watch my guy in everything he in. I thought watchmen was great! I didn't care for Candyman but I thought he did good given the script. Wonder man was really really good!!
@namesake7139TOWN BIZ!!! Oakland is proud of you!!!
@sportsinthebay1603Dope interview!!!! I’m going to watch Man on Fire & Wonder Man soon soon🍿🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Flaminhotmo247Candy Meezy
@ReecerxA new face for me to look out for. Thanks
@chocolategirl443Haaandsoome !!
@di2743The Pivot and All The Smoke are my 2 Favorite Podcasts.. I saw Brutha Yahya Abdul on there and now I am enjoying him here 💯💯
@johnanthony7494Wonder Man was fantastic and well worth your time and attention. So glad they renewed it for a second season, but hoping they don't Marvel it up like they do everything else. Another great show fellas. Appreciate y'all
@armchairgenerals4395He's cool dude first interview i heard of him
@wilsonveiga7530I see ya Frat. Yahya, Alpha Phi Alpha is in the building. 06 for life. 06 🤙🏾
@Ice.M.Purple pajamas with cocaine lol what a loser
@25_SeptemberThis was a great interview, just heard of this guy, but he definitely provided some great insight into the world of acting.
@fransiscomellenriouxI’ve been obsessed with this man since watchman
@Wonderer555Peace to Oakland CA and New Orleans LA.
@kincamell238:28 the take on AI is interesting… when producers and directors start creating full AI films that become mainstream and it exes out actors I wonder if it will stay the same 🤷🏾♀️
@SNicolesPlaceGratitude.
One of my professors (E Williams) is Fam's old classmate from U.C Berkeley. We watched the latest Candyman film in class 3 weeks ago.
Don’t ever disrespect Denzel like this again.
@COH757There is no replacing Denzel Washington
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