Ep 117. Ava DuVerenay; Storm Reid; Joh'Vonnie Jackson; Aladdin
- March 9, 2018
In this episode of The Talk, the hosts are joined by a talented group of guests, including filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Storm Reid, performer Joh'Vonnie Jackson, and the cast of the upcoming live-action remake of Disney's Aladdin.
First up is Ava DuVernay, who discusses her latest project, the Netflix limited series "When They See Us," which tells the true story of five young black men who were falsely accused and convicted of a brutal attack in Central Park in 1989. DuVernay shares her motivations for telling this important story and the impact she hopes it will have on viewers.
Next, Storm Reid joins the panel to talk about her role in the upcoming horror film "Don't Let Go," which centers around a man who receives a phone call from his niece, who was supposed to have been murdered weeks earlier. Reid also discusses her experiences working with co-stars David Oyelowo and Mykelti Williamson, as well as her role as Meg in the 2018 adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time."
Joh'Vonnie Jackson, the daughter of music legend Joe Jackson, also makes an appearance to discuss her book "Bastard Child," which details her experiences growing up as a secret child of Joe Jackson with her mother Cheryl Terrell. She shares some emotional moments from her childhood and sheds light on her relationship with her siblings, particularly her half-brother Michael Jackson.
Finally, the cast of "Aladdin" takes the stage to discuss the highly anticipated live-action remake of the classic Disney film. Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, and Marwan Kenzari share their experiences taking on the iconic roles of Aladdin, Jasmine, and Jafar, respectively. They also talk about the challenges of making a beloved animated movie feel fresh and new for a modern audience.
Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in lively discussions about the topics at hand, sharing their own perspectives and asking insightful questions to their esteemed guests. With a diverse range of topics and guests, this episode of The Talk promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking hour of television.
