John Boyega will never forget the first time he met his “Breaking” star Michael Kay Williams.
“It was bubbly,” Boyega said. diverse At the movie’s premiere in Los Angeles on Wednesday. “The first time I met him, he accidentally got into my trailer. We talked, we cheered each other up, and we gave each other words of encouragement, which is very important. Since then, we’ve been on the job. And it has been great.”
“Breaking” is Williams’ last film before he died nearly a year ago of a drug overdose at the age of 54.
Karim Anderson, who was raised by Williams and considered his father, also appeared in the premiere. Boyega and Anderson hugged for a moment and shared a few quiet words before continuing the show.
Karim Anderson and John Boyega attend the premiere of “Breaking” in West Hollywood on August 24.
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Breaking follows the true story of Navy veteran Brian Brown-Easley as he takes several bank employees hostage after he says he was mistreated by Veterans Affairs. Williams played the role of a hostage negotiator. The film stars Nicole Behari, Selenese Leyva, and Connie Britton.
“He was a member of the royal family in our group,” director Abi Damaris Corbin said of Williams. “He was the godfather. He was the king. He appeared when I first met him with Beats [headphones] around his shoulders, because he has already begun to prepare for the role. ”
Behari tears earlier in the week as she spoke about Williams at the premiere of her new comedy ‘Honk for Jesus. Save your soul.”
“He was one of the most generous people I’ve ever worked with. He came to do off-screen work when we were on the phone together,” she said. “Such a professional to come and do me off screen on his day off. I get emotional just talking about it.”
Behari added, “He lit up the screen in absolutely nothing he did. On the set, he was just beautiful. He smelled like heaven. He entered wearing a cloak one day. It was like silk. Every day was like a party. It was just, don’t waste a day. “.
“Breaking” premieres in theaters on August 26.
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