blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Morris Chestnut to discuss his role in the upcoming Fox Series “Our Kind of People“. The legendary actor discusses his role as Raymond Dupont, the patriarch of an affluent black family in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Chestnut talks about why he chose the role, the importance of representation along all class lines, and teases at some very exciting projects he has planned for the future. “Our Kind of People” will debut on Tuesday, September 21st, 2021 at 9pm EST/8pm CST on FOX. Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #OurKindofPeople.
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About Morris Chestnut:
Morris Chestnut has had critical and commercial success as a film and television star for more than two decades. He is best known for his memorable roles in films, such as “Boyz In The Hood,” “The Brothers,” “The Perfect Holiday,” “Think Like A Man” and the commercially and critically acclaimed “The Best Man,” as well as its successful sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” Chestnut received an NAACP Image Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture for his performance as “Lance Sullivan” in “The Best Man Holiday.” Chestnut currently is preparing to reprise this role in the limited series “The Best Man: The Final Chapters.”
He currently stars in FOX’s THE RESIDENT as “Dr. Barrett Cain,” an intimidating neurosurgeon who believes himself to be a superman physician, capable of curing crippling diseases.
Immediately prior, Chestnut starred in the network drama series “The Enemy Within.” For his performance as “Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr.” on “Rosewood,” Chestnut received his fourth NAACP Image Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.
Chestnut’s most recent films include “When the Bough Breaks,” “The Perfect Guy” and the heist thriller “Bus 657,” opposite Robert De Niro.
He starred opposite Halle Berry in “The Call,” which became a surprise critical and commercial success. That same year, he also starred in summer action film “Kick Ass 2,” opposite Jim Carrey and Chloe Grace Moretz; and comedy “Identity Thief,” opposite Melissa McCarthy.
His television credits include memorable roles on “Legends,” opposite Sean Bean; “American Horror Story”; “Goliath,” opposite Billy Bob Thornton; and critically acclaimed series “Nurse Jackie,” which earned him the 2014 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as “Dr. Prentiss.” (via FOX).
About “Our Kind of People”:
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically acclaimed book, “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. From writer and executive producer Karin Gist (“Star,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and executive producer Lee Daniels (“Empire,” “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday”), OUR KIND OF PEOPLE follows a strong-willed, single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of Black resilience and achievement. The series stars Yaya DaCosta (“Chicago Med,” “Whitney”), Morris Chestnut (THE RESIDENT), Joe Morton (“Scandal”), Nadine Ellis (“Let’s Stay Together”), Lance Gross (“Hawaii 5-0”), Rhyon Nicole Brown (“Empire”), Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”) and newcomer Alana Bright.
OUR KIND OF PEOPLE is produced by 20th Television and FOX Entertainment. The project is written and executive-produced by Karin Gist. Lee Daniels and Marc Velez (Lee Daniels Entertainment); Gist and Claire Brown (The Gist Of It Productions); Ben Silverman and Rodney Ferrell (Propagate); Pam Williams; and Montrel McKay serve as executive producers. Tasha Smith (9-1-1, “Big Sky,” “P-Valley”) directs the series premiere. (via FOX)
View the “Our Kind of People” teaser featurette here.
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