Jay Will (actor) explained
Jay Will is an American actor, rapper and musician.
Early life
From New York City, he is an actor, rapper and musician and graduated from Juilliard School.[1] [2]
Career
On television, he featured in Amazon Prime Video series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and had a main role in the first series of Taylor Sheridan and Sylvester Stallone series Tulsa King on Paramount+ as Tyson.[3] [4]
He played the titular role of Rob Peace in Chiwetel Ejiofor 2024 film Rob Peace, with co-stars Mary J. Blige and Camila Cabello.[5] [6] The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[7] He received praise for his performance, described as "moving" and "masterfully played" and a "breakthrough role".[8] [9]
He features as Alvaro in the Josh Mond 2024 film It Doesn’t Matter alongside Christopher Abbott.[10] Shot in a mockumentary style, both lead actors filmed part of the film themselves.[11]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: In the biographical drama 'Rob Peace,' Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life. apnews. 17 May 2024. Lindsay. Bahr. 21 January 2024.
- Web site: Jay Will Leads Chiwetel Ejiofor's New Film 'Rob Peace'. wwd.com. Kristen. Tauer. January 24, 2024. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: 'Tulsa King': Max Casella, Domenick Lombardozzi, Vincent Piazza & Jay Will Join Sylvester Stallone In Paramount+ Series. Andreeva. Nellie. March 24, 2022. May 16, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: 'Tulsa King' Adds Max Casella, Jay Will, and More to Sylvester Stallone Mob Series. Collider. 17 May 2024. Lacy. Long. 24 March 2022.
- Web site: 'Tulsa King's Jay Will To Topline Chiwetel Ejiofor's Second Feature 'Rob Peace'. Matt. Grobar. January 30, 2023. Deadline Hollywood. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. Dominic. D'Alessandro. Patten. 6 December 2023. 16 May 2024.
- Web site: (Nearly) Live From the Vulture Spot at Sundance. Vulture.com. January 22, 2024. Anusha. Praturu. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: Introducing Jay Will, Sundance's Breakout Star Of Rob Peace. Gloria. Alamrew. January 25, 2024. Refinery29. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: At Sundance, a Transcendent Road Trip and Other Reasons to Love Movies. New York Times. Manohla. Dargis. 26 January 2024. 17 May 2024.
- Web site: Cannes Parallel Section ACID Unveils 2024 line-Up: Josh Mond's 'It Doesn't Matter' With Christopher Abbott & Jay Will Makes Cut. Deadline Hollywood. 17 April 2024. Melanie. Goodfellow. May 16, 2024.
- Web site: Cineuropa. Josh Mond • Director of It Doesn't Matter. Līga. Požarska. 16 May 2024. 17 May 2024.
