Actor Glynn Turman’s career has spanned the majority of his life and that means he’s able to bring lived experience into many of his roles. After starring in the original Broadway production of  “A Raisin in the Sun,” he’s gone on to act in many TV series and films. “A Different World,” “The Wire,” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” are just a few examples. His latest role is playing Walter Newton, father of Black Panther Party founder Huey Newton, in Apple TV+’s limited series “The Big Cigar.” Glynn talks about being recruited by the Black Panthers, how his roles often depict Black life in America, and his upcoming projects.

Mentioned this episode:
Atlanta native Ryan Seacrest set to host “Wheel of Fortune”
Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters, portions were filmed in Georgia
Adult Swim’s “Yule Log 2” is now filming in Georgia
Peacock’s new series “Teacup” will be set and filmed in the statev

 

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.

For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom

Actor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glynnturman1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Glynn Turman’s</a> career has spanned the majority of his life and that means he’s able to bring lived experience into many of his roles. After starring in the original Broadway production of &nbsp;“A Raisin in the Sun,” he’s gone on to act in many TV series and films. “A Different World,” “The Wire,” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” are just a few examples. His latest role is playing Walter Newton, father of Black Panther Party founder Huey Newton, in Apple TV+’s limited series “<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-big-cigar/umc.cmc.5067l9fz7usyhgjfbzy6ib0na" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Big Cigar</a>.” Glynn talks about being recruited by the Black Panthers, how his roles often depict Black life in America, and his upcoming projects.Mentioned this episode:<ul><li>Atlanta native Ryan Seacrest set <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CuAETjXgGVi/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=76c2c270-f8ef-4fe9-b7f5-76d3e96cfd22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to host “Wheel of Fortune”</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2024/film/news/bad-boys-4-box-office-hit-summer-remains-down-1236029999/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters</a>, portions were filmed in Georgia</li><li>Adult Swim’s “Yule Log 2” is <a href="https://www.georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment/georgia-film-tv-production/now-filming-georgia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">now filming in Georgia</a></li><li>Peacock’s new series “Teacup” will be <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/peacock-horror-thriller-series-teacup-cast-1235930575/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">set and filmed in the state</a>v</li></ul>&nbsp;This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.For more information, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/theboom</a>

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

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