John David Washington On Tackling Boy Willie In ‘The Piano Lesson’ On Stage And Film, Working Opposite Samuel L. Jackson Who Played Him First & Getting Acting Tips Nightly From Mom – The Actor’s Side

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• Washington landed the coveted role of Boy Willie in both the Broadway revival and Netflix film adaptation, working opposite Jackson who originated the part.
• To prepare, Washington leaned on his acting vet mother Pauletta Washington, who gave him nightly tips and guidance for tackling the complex character.