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That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse

SYLVESTER POWELL: From One Scene to a Series Regular

Jul 30, 2024
53:39

Actor Sylvester Powell always knew deep down that he would be a movie star. Driven by a dream for his family to see him do what he loves on screen, Sylvester shares how his 10 second appearance on "Criminal Minds" changed his life early on in his career. After booking one scene on The CW television series "All American," Sylvester went on to carry his character of Jessie “JR” Raymond, Jr. for three seasons on "All American: Homecoming." On today's episode Sylvester disccuses the art of communicating with directors, how he breaks down a script to track his character arc, and shares how showing up as his authentic self helped him land representation even when he had no credits to his name.

These are the unforgettable stories that landed Sylvester Powell right here.

Credits: 

  • All American: Homecoming
  • All American
  • Five Points
  • Criminal Minds
  • Two Wolves
  • The Gods
  • CSI: NY
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EPISODE CREDITS:
  • WRITER: Erin McCluskey
  • WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings
  • ASSISTANT: Elle Powell
  • SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

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