The men of Think Like a Man share their worst relationship advice ever!
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Casting the guys of Think Like A Man
With a script and director in hand, the task turned to finding the right actors to bring Harvey's ideas and observations, and the scriptwriters' characters, to life. "Casting for a film is essential. You must have the right voices," says Packer.
Kevin Hart was one of the first actors cast in the film, as Cedric. "I saw Kevin Hart do stand up. That's why I wanted him for the movie. His Laugh At My Pain (comedy) tour sold out everywhere. I went to see him in Memphis, Dallas and L.A. I went because I wanted to hear him and hear how he interacted with different crowds and I was blown away," says Packer.
When Hart heard about the movie, he couldn't resist. "Will and I talked and he told me about a project that he was interested in me being a part of," says Hart. "I'm a fan of the book and Steve Harvey so it was exciting for me."
Tim Story gave Hart a lot of free reign to bring his comedy chops to the role. "What's great about Kevin is he does know storytelling quite well and he's pretty seasoned at it. We talk a lot about what the comic beats are, and he just goes at it. Send it to him and he slam dunks it."
Harvey sees a new movie star in Hart. "I know funny, and Kevin Hart is the new giant," says Harvey. "He is the new homerun hitter out there, and in this movie, he's hysterical from beginning to end."
Soulful-eyed Michael Ealy was cast as Henson's love interest: cash-strapped, upcoming chef Dominic. "I basically got a phone call from Will Packer saying 'I want you to read this script' and it was perfect timing because I had just filmed a comedic pilot and a very serious special effects movie so, to jump into a romantic comedy-my first romantic comedy, I thought it was a good challenge for me," says Ealy.
Harvey describes the dynamic between Henson's and Ealy's characters as reflecting something real in the world today. "She's fighting with the fact that she makes more money than him, and how do they make that work," says Harvey. "This movie allows Michael Ealy to be something he's never been before, an underdog but a hero at the same time. I thought he did a fabulous job with his role."
"Michael and I go way back," says Tim Story. "We started with 'Barbershop' together, so working with Michael Ealy is a complete dream. He's such a smart actor. We actually spent probably most time outside of production just talking about the characters. He really thinks of every nuance of what his character is, what's going to make him standout and make him special."
Next to be cast was "Entourage" star Jerry Ferrara for the role of Jeremy, Kristen's non-committal love interest. Says Ferrara, "I read the script and I immediately was intrigued. Kevin got involved, and then more and more people got involved. It was just an easy decision. It didn't take that long to say yes."
"It's rare that when you're in the conceptual stage you think about somebody for a project and you're able to get that person. That's what happened with Jerry Ferrara," says Packer.
Harvey parses the relationship between Jeremy and Kristen this way: "She's trying to help her man get on his feet, and he ain't really there yet. He's not as mature as he needs to be. That struggle is real: the guy she's involved with is just not a self-starter."
For Terrence J, getting the part of mama's boy Michael was a process years in the making.
Opportunity knocked when Packer called the actor Terrence J in New York to participate in a table read for the film ... scheduled for the next day in Los Angeles. Packer recalls, "I said, 'I know you probably can't make it, but I want to offer it to you. It's cool if you can't come.'" But Terrence J was already online searching for flights. "That's how serious he was."
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It takes a lot to make Michael laugh 😂 if he doesn't think it's funny then he just smiles 😍😭
"A woman is dope bc she is a woman" THANK YOU MICHEAL!!!! A woman is fully equipped on her own to play her cards right; understanding is one thing however a woman never needs to think like a man.. never.
Micheal Ealy is beautiful! just gorgeous
All of them are gorgeous.i do not discriminate...I like cappuccino with my chocolate and jerk chicken! Jerry is adorable!
Lord, she said Jerk Chicken!!!!! LMFAOOOOOOOOOO!!! I've never laughed so hard!!!
Michael is the best in this interview, love him so much.
Seriously, this was a GOOD interview. No boring questions OR answers. And Michael's take on Love Jones...so insightful. #props
i love the way they all react when Kevin says "but the thang, here's the thang.." lol
"Yes, these are my real eyes."
The funny thing is, that would probably work. Michael's eyes are GORGEOUS.
JERRY IS CUTE TOO.
Jerry is SEXY!!! IDC
DestiniLuv101 Yessssss
michael ealy looks similar to the hodge twins
I love all the guys - so fine! But damn, that smile on Terrence Jenkins...makes me weak in the knees.
the women said love jones and boomerang too! lol love those movies
lol "yes these are my real eyes" hahaha he has gorgeous eyes :)
Just because he's not really talkative doesn't mean he's boring. Some people are just naturally introverted. Don't get it twisted, he comes across as a deep thinker and takes his time to answer questions, and laid back. That does not mean he's boring.
'Look at the end of the day, men are like lions and we hunt.' lmao
I love hearin meh Trini accent! Romany Malco! big up yuhself! #Trinbago
its funny how when kevin started talking about his dad and evryone bust out laughin at the same time
Kevin Hart has BEAUTIFUL eyes! Can't take my eyes off them.
I love how they all "hmmmm" in agreement with the Isaiah Washington quote that Michael said
Look at Michael's eyes? pure beauty
micheal ealy please marry me!
its weird to see kevin this calm.... but he's still funny! :)
Omg Michael !!!!!! So phucin attractive . Why do they all have a cold though lmao
michael's pick up line would work on any girl lmao
Whew.. Mike...HANDSOME
Unbelievable one of my top movies, Great work!
that was a delay reaction @ 3:55 lol
4:00 "forget it this is touching" i burst out laughing
Michael Ealy...omg.... he's just too gorgeous!!!
i think that's what makes what he says so funny...he be dead serious lmfao
Dude, you're a great interviewer! I love your interviews!
I could NOT stop laughing at 3:41 lmaoooo!!!
Kevin hart always putting Michael Ealy on the spot light lmao
watching this video again gave made me think things are not always black or white as in many situations in real life. i have met many men in the last 10 years that have behaved like a women in many aspects of it as people would understand and i was me acting like a man. not in a negative way but in a little bit less emotional way which is the way many people would relate to women and I think this conversations goes beyond sex in this time in age. is not unless you are in a religious point of point that women and men are not that really that far apart as centuries have makes us believe. We are a lot closer than society have made us believe we are but it is in our minds to come to that place when men ( suppressed in some many ways have to come to terms with the reality of that human relationships are really as women have to adapt to as well )
Rank in level of good conversation/ being captivating..(1. Malco 2.) Elay 3.) Jenkins..
I totally agree with Micheal Ealy and Kevin Hart...Love Jones is also my favourite romantic movie of all time....mennn...I've watched that movie a thousand of times....
THEY ARE ALL AMAZING AND HAVE AMAZING PERSONALITIES
that interview jacket OH MY LORD
all great young men thank you for sharing
TERRENCE J IS SOOO ADORABLE AND LOOKS ADORABLE AND SOUNDS ADORABLE! :-)
3:17 - 3:27 HAHAHAHHAA LMFAO KEVIN! 😂
Michael is nice looking but I like Terrence for some reason
"this is PG-13 right?" "Yeah" "NNNOTHIN" LOL
I wasn't raised with barbies only and i did played video games with my brother growing up and i actually wrested with my brother as a kids as well as playing with more girly games. I cant really rely with some aspects of the conversation and how is that supposed to change you as a women or as a person but i keep an open mind with some part of the movie that focus on relationships when it comes to women and men perspective. Not always the same but eventually it have to come to a middle ground if you want it to work.
KEVIN: ..AT THE END OF THE DAY... MEN ARE LIKE LIONS...AND WE HUNT ! (that face lmao !)
Great questions bro. These dudes need more content after these two movies . Seriously. Don't know what else to say without saying "pause". Bit yall get the message. Lol
Can't wait to see the movie...great interview!
Terrence has the best smile...so cute :3
Why wasn't Gary Owen here? Why wasn't he on the poster or dvd cover?
Good question.
Jason lyrics is the best black love movie ever!!!!!!!
BEAUTIFUL is the word that I would use to describe Michael Ealy & that is what he is.
Everything in City of God was amazing. That movie is neck and neck with God Father.
The love story was very gripping too.
michael ealy is amazing
I enjoyed this interview. Good job.
lol, kevin avoiding questions
two of my favorite guys thinks Love Jones is the best black romantic movie. I just wanna kiss them. lol
Terrance looks like trey songz a bit
LOL Kevin is the funniest comedian ever! Oh and Michael is delicious!
They all laughin at Terrance!
2:11 Best comment ever!
Bustin allllllll kiiiiiiinds of nuts!
lmfao you so f%$kin hilarious
I have watched it twice, and i will do it again... great choice :)
Michael Ealy....Woooo click the video Im sweating Woooah Lol
i know that i was commenting on what he was saying about the movie love jones.
The interviewer reminded me f the geek trying To talk to the cool guys lol I mean look at what he's wearing lmao who told him to leave his house like that?! Never again
Micheal Ealy is just amazingly beautiful.
if you notice Ealy is super quiet,and mature. I just wanna grab em up lol
Michael seems cool to chill with
WHAT is that interviewer wearing XD ?!
Oh and Kevin and Michael are so handsome :D !
it's weird hearing someone sell something they wouldn't buy
fallin in love is easy, but somebody tellin me how to stay there.
8:48 Michael Ealy. "Eat bacon fat...."
HAHAHAHAHAHA ! They just killed me ! HAHAHAHA
gorgeous lads!!
aaw omg they're all laughing at kevin when he talks about his dad :(
Yeah, sooo amazing. Because there are just so many good black love movies to pick from.
Best Black Romance movie is Space Jam, hands down. Ain't nobody seen anything like the romance MJ has for basketball and with the world.
kevin hart killed me he s so funny especially to 3m18 til 3m27 he s crazy
Same for all the girls in the movie
zeke is from trinidad or what?
I LOVE THE MOVIE, THINK LIKE A MAN TOO!! :-)
What a sexy cast!!! Mike Ealy is ....EVERYTHING!!!!
yes he is!
actually they change by mood from blue to grey to green...thats how you can tell they his
Mike is soooooooooooo gorgeous!
Damn!! Ill be there in a minute. im not puerto rican but im mexican lol thats close enough haha
MICHAEL EALY...............
Good
Terrence I love your smile ♥♥♥
Jerry is so cute he looks since he lost weight
Idk who I love more Michael or Terrance? Sigh.
I can see Romany being annoying. But they’re all too jokes
Saw the movie. Great Movie..Would definitely watch it again...UGH MICHAEL IS TOOO HOT for his own good..
Mr. Ealy has the most beautiful eyes.
Yes pleaseeeeeeeeeeee..........
Michael Ealy is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
michael and terrance make me melt.. oweeee c(;
8:33
Falling in love is easy but somebody tell how to stay there
Mmmmmmmmmmm
#Terrence what a cute man have ever set an eye on! Just that smile....