Isaiah John on Getting "Snowfall" Role (Flashback)
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- in this VladTV Flashback from 2017, Isaiah John opened up about getting the role of "Leon Simmons" on FX's "Snowfall" after not getting auditions and working as a janitor in Atlanta. Isaiah explained that he wasn't sure if he'd get the audition for the show and he was surprised when he was flown out to do a read with Damson Idris that turned into him getting the job.
When Franklin was locked up and Leon told him to beat everybody's ass was probly my favorite scene in the entire show .. soo badass
Yea that and when Franklin got on his ass lol
FACTS
I felt that shit in my soul 💯💯
Gave him the courage to go get his sneakers back😂. That's real brotherly love right there.
That pep talk got me looking to smack somebody.....so powerful
This dude is a very good actor, I just hope he doesn’t get stuck in a certain type of role and be able to branch out.
Facts
Definitely posses the talent to
@THRIVA I feel that kinda like the dude that played pac he can’t get a role unless it’s about gangs or something along that line.
Branden Bailey accurate af.
I doubt he will because he seems very different from his character
He's an amazing actor. They found a gem with him. I hope he continues to gain roles.....I want to see him more on the screen!
yea hes good i seen a movie he was in too. I cant remember the name though
It’s so weird seeing him like this I’m use to his character 😂
I know right he’s all respectful and has manners it’s weird
@@justinmigas9504 I know right! 😂
He’s actin in this interview lol dat nigga ain like this
Right!
@@LEE19931000 straight up 😂😂
Isaiah could really play in a Eazy E biopic as BG Knock Out
Or play eazy
He could pull off both very well.
fact either or
That’s a fire idea
My exact thoughts... the moment I seen him in Snowfall, I just thought about Eazy E
When he went to visit Franklin in jail after Franklin got beat up was one of the most powerful acting performances I’ve ever seen.✊🏾
Truly it was a great scene
Yup that was my favorite scene of him
Listen...I fell so in love at that moment. The passion behind not being able to handle up on whoever messed up your homeboy! Whew!
Facts and the scene where Franklin gets the shit kicked out of him trying to stop his unkle from getting shot from man boy 💯
He's SMILE IS LIKE BEYOND BEING HAPPY....I LUV IT
When u have humble beginnings you respect the money a lot more that’s all
There’s something so pure and gentle about him. He has very kind eyes!
I bet he felt good calling his job and say “ I Ain’t Coming Back “ 🤣😭
I felt good just hearing him saying it
When he told franklin, when he was locked up, to go in there and beat the shit out of the first one you see!! That shit was so raw and felt when he delivered it!! He really tapped into a personal pocket for that scene
Agree
I aint gon hold u shit kinda made me tear up a lil bit. I felt dat shit on a different level.
He is soo gorgeous to me, beautiful smile and energy, just ughhhh 😍😍
M lol I’m l lol I’m
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bubonic said
I believe no casting director should sleep on this. He has serious range that we have yet to see. His humility is refreshing. Kudos to his manager for her vision and persistence.
No lie one of best Tv shows I’ve ever seen in my life. Hands down
-Snowfall
The Wire
@@anthonysavoy298 you cant write out breaking bad
I just binge watched the whole thing in 2 weeks I'm hooked! Can't wait for the season finale tonight!
@@sandraruiz3834 its gonna be on and poppin tonight ya'heard me.....yesirrrrrr.
vlad is the most awkward interviewer ever. i’m still baffled as to how he got so far...
Lmao nah fr .. buddy almost didn’t know what to say next 😂😂🤦🏿♂️ and I fw your music too bro 🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿
I mean, he’s definitely got something “special” going on there...I don’t expect I’ll ever understand what that is though lol
guest: *empties heart out*
*awkward silence*
Vlad: "..okay..so" (goes on to talk about something completely unrelated
He’s an informant 🤣
Right place at the right time and a decent bag.
“He ain’t killing him, he giving it to em” 😂
Smh
😂😂😂😂
😆
lmaooo
That part was funny asl 😂😂😂😂
I remember dude from.Allday and a night On netflix too. talented young actor.. Hard working and good character..sky is the limits and the sky has no limits
Isaiah is a great actor I really hope to see this young man continue to grow. Leon really makes Snowfall, he is the one that helped Franklin become ruthless.
No bs, i hung out with kid in Atl when he was doing the janitor gig. Solid
Im from Riverdale, never knew he was from Fayetteville.
Pre Boyz n tha hood...
Brilliant homie, straight schooled Vlad.
His manager looked out thats wassup 💪🏾
Wow listening to his story is inspiring. The way he acts you’d think he’s been acting since a kid. Finding out he was a janitor was mind boggling
He surely a damn good actor. Im scared of Leon Lil ass. 😂
😂😂 Leon with the shits
Bro these actors be very talented this nigga is nothing like Leon in real life how he act so hood
Lil Lee 😂😂😂
Bruh that's crazy he was literally doing bad cleaning toilets out here before he landed Leon n Snowfall... That's God right there.. I hope his career takes off from snowfall bcuz he's an incredible actor
Leave it to Vlad. “ So you were picking up garbage for a living “ ... dude jus said he was a janitor
He so ignorant bruh
@@oldheadwhodat78 exactly! What the fuck is the purpose of reemphasizing that? We heard him. We know what a janitor does. Have some class about yourself if you're interviewing someone. I think that's why I stopped watching this guy's interviews. But, since Snowfall is the newest hot TV show; figured I'd watch this one. But I was immediately blown when the Interviewer asked that. Overall though besides from that the Interview was good.
Yeah, that pissed me off.
Not only did his comment feel disrespectful but it seems like he's instigating 50 to start messing with this guy.
Bro exactly!!!!
Snowfall don’t get a lot of credit because it’s proves the ideal of the government. of all people putting crack back on the streets.
You must have started watching because people love that show
Lol. Everybody loves Snowfall. You must've just found out about it
@@sharonh7857 nope actually knew about it when it was announced. Before they even shot a scene. I’m just noticing seasons later. it’s not getting no recognition it deserves. Barley ever get nominations.
@@kamakaze098 that’s facts. But it hasn’t won an award since 2017 and it has never won a major award. Lol that’s my point fam.
@@sbjayy Awards don't mean shit. Pac never won any awards and he's considered my many to be one of the best artists to ever live
Damn! He is totally different from his character. 🤦🏽♂️Thats what I like to see. It shows range! Good for him!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯
He is playing the role of Leon really well
Vlad always gotta stunt, "I was homeless at one point" 🤣🤣🤣 never misses
Like we ain’t ask you almost made this man jump into character....
Homeless is a stunt?
You must be white. Its humbling, not a stunt.
He’s wack
Most legends were homeless at one point or another that doesn’t mean your a bum that just means you don’t have a home
This guy is such a great actor and he will go a long way. His role as Leon reminds me of the same energy that Larenz Tate had when he played O-Dog in Menace II Society.
I thought I was the only one that saw this.
I'm 59 not from the ghetto but it is so well done. Love it. Rest in peace John Singleton.
They should have had him replace Jason Mitchell in the Chi
Great point
They do need a new season
@@JUGGorDIE5 I think the new season starts back in April
No because then we wouldn't have Leon🤷🏿♀️😍
@@deonsellers9749 they are two different shows, we would still have Leon
Isaiah John is a very talented actor. I enjoy your work my brotha! Keep up the energy
“You dnt look urban enough 🤔🤔”What does that even mean ??
He looks like a great kid and not a “hoodlum” urban is the white peoples nice way of saying ghetto
Lol dat stuck out to me too
@@sharkkid09 was just bout to say that lol facts
Good question
I love him!!! He’s an amazing actor!!
Nicole he young reach out to him y’all would look good together 😂
Honestly I thought he really was from LA the way he acted..thats wassup great chemistry between him in franklim
They filmed on the same street as Boyz N The Hood it’s just looks different than it did in 1990
Vlad, stop comparing you being homeless to a man working a janitor job at a school
Vlad completely out of touch with social norms, he funny asf bro lol
If they did a biopic on Steve Smith Sr. he’d would play him.
Lol facts
Snowfall is the shit 👌🏾
The New School O-Dog . This series been even better than the crack they portraying 👑✅🔥
Snowfall killing everything own tv right now power included
Afro-British main actor jacking African Americans leading again not a win at all.
@@truemperahzentertainment6133 he’s still black who gives a fuck
Leon way too calm on this 😂😂 but hopefully dude goes farther in life! He deserves it! From Janitor to being on Tv crazy
Love him as Leon and such a nice, humble guy seems irl. Whole cast is great, hope many more seasons and projects grear for them
New "O Dogg" brah killing it
Why we love pinning black against each other...you’ll never hear “big bang theory’s better than friends” but you’ll hear “snowfall’s better than power” smh i hear this constantly ONLY with black entertainment or entertainers
Knowing damm well they both great shows neither shitting on other
powers a top hit... lol
They're not going to stop, so we have too.
Crushing it as ‘Leon’..💯✊🏾
No disrespect but THIS is the actor that should have played EASY-E
Definitely my favorite show. Leon is a damn good character along with Franklin. 💯
Snowfall definitely blows Power out of the water
I disagree they both good shows Snowfall been fire lately which Power
@@houseofmatrix6174 yeah they both 🔥
I agree buh it’s not like power is bad or less of show Snowfall jus hit different
@@djtv6618 So true!
Power is kids play compared to snowfall
This guy definitely could've played Eazy E
-FOH janitors get paid good bread....I'll take that up 😂😂😂😂
Vlad is a clown if he thought he the character was rocking a Jheri curl in the first season. That clearly was a afro culture vulture.
But you’re still watching his videos
@@deesee2051 the same way we watch sports and don’t like a player. You’re saying that like it means something. Lmao
@@sbjayy good point lol
I knew this comment was accurate after reading the first 4 words
He clearly had either an Afro or cornrows 🤷🏽♀️ I wouldn’t expect Glad to know that shit... ion even know why he tried to act like he knew in the first place.. tryna be cool lol 😝
dude has the biggest afro in the show
Vlad: so you have a jheri curl in the show
For a dude who interviews a lot of people, Vlad is mad ignorant...
And very opinionated
Im a background actor. Ill literally be on set with A list stars and the next day im back at the shelter i work at
Damn
Props to you for not complaining in your comment sir...✌
Now this was a good flashback recommendation Vlad. Lol
Love this guy. He's got so much energy. Really comes across real af.
We grew up on American culture, we look up to our black brothers, always leading the way. Nothing but respect
Leon is my favorite character and his story is crazy 🥺🥺🥺🥺 super happy for him I can’t wait until my break through 🥺 shit tough
Snowfall is an incredible show we all talk about it at work after every episode. Leon is a very realistic character too one of my fav with big unc Jerome. Agree with vlad snowfall smash power and every other show of the same genre
This dude is super humble!
I hope he really makes it in life in more rolls
Loved him in"All Day and a Night"
He look like the black power ranger dude for the mid 90’s power ranger show lol
Lil bit
Zack,the original black power ranger 😂 he does look like him
At least he had a job. Not yeah I was hustling at the trap or doing credit card scams. Do your thing homie
The struggle creates the greatness!
His smile is everything 🥺✨
He acts so well I legit thought they picked this young black brother up from the skreets.
As they done with some characters on the wire
Amazing job bro 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
WOW he literally have bible names that's interesting he is blessed😘🙏🏾🖤
Sucks that the real Rick Ross didn't get a check for this show his story he deserves it.
Leon character is my favorite on the show. He nails this shit. I think he would have been an excellent Eazy E in Straight Outta Compton.
Excellent interview! He is totally the opposite of his character, Leon. Most underrated show on television!
He is a nice young man. Looks so differemt without the afro. He's cute😍😁
I’m trying to figure out why Vlad felt like talking about a rape scene as much as he did was a good topic to discuss for the amount of time they spent talking about it? Lol I wouldn’t ever do an interview with him 😂
Bro is really cool & laid back in real life. Shit really fye to see somebody you have met and kicked it with act
Great actor blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾
He’s in a movie called all Day in a night shit is raw just like snowfall
That rape scene had me not trynna watch the show anymore but I came back and it’s been fire every since
What rape scene I may ask ?
@@93queenv I think they took it out the show, it was in the first season
@@93queenv I’d avoid the scene I think it’s Season 1 episode 3, if you want to get into snowfall, shit is disturbing and traumatised me. I didn’t watch the show for a couple months because of that. But I got back into the show and it’s great.
Good thing is they didn't show it
If you have firestick , the scene is still there. Trust me its disturbing and almost turnt me off from watching.
I love him. Hella talented!!
That’s my show love it
Snowfall IZ better than power.
You play a great roll Leon is the man. Welcome to Hollywood my boi
"They take all "OUR" "Vlad you ain't American 😂
You peeped that too? Lol
From janitor to actor ❤️
He definitely has a gift as a actor
I wish this dude played Franklin! He actually legit sounds like he’s from LA
Nah Franklin is perfect as who he is
I agree Leon’s accent is closer to South Central while Franklin sounds more Bay Area. But Damson Idris overall is a better actor than Isaiah John and more of the leading man type. Hell, Damson should’ve been the next Black Panther in my opinion.
@Ade Ayodele Did you do any research before you posted your comment? Damson is 6’1. Chadwick was 6’0. Chadwick had a good physique for BLACK PANTHER (2018) but nothing out of the ordinary. Most of the intense action scenes were done using a stunt double not by Chadwick himself. It only takes a few months to get an actor into shape for a superhero role and I believe Damson could do it.
his best Role was in "All day and a night " DOPE !
You can see that WC in the way he walks.
I got south parks "They terkkkk our jobssss" vibe from Vlad
His hair is so pretty omg
My favourite show on TV. Leon is one of my favourite characters too. Good work young man
Same!
Snowfall got that breaking bad vibe
Agreed that the music is phenomenal
Leon so raw!!
RIP HUSSLEMAN. One of a kind, second to none.
🤞🏾💙🕊
Flashback? I missed this one when it came out...must of only been a few parts
This old they was in the 1st season because he's talking about when Franklin got robbed for the 1st key money
I said the same thing. Flashwhat? I never seen this
Snow fall is one of the best show on 📺
This young man has a chance to make it big!
God bless him im proud and so..
Happy for him he deserves it All great young Man!❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Awesome best show in a long time.