Now I’m trying to get all of those things out of my head. Jackson reflects on taking on a new role in the same play: "I remember watching the guy who played him (Doaker) when I was doing it (in 1987). Jackson now plays Doaker - the Uncle telling the tale of the family heirloom piano.
Jackson: "I would compare it to if I got drafted by the Bulls, and Michael Jordan is my teammate. Washington explains what it’s like making his stage debut, alongside Mr. Jackson originated for the play's world premiere at the Yale Repertory Theater in 1987. John David following in Dad's footsteps, as Denzel won a Tony award, and was Oscar nominated in August Wilson's ‘Fences.’ in this August Wilson classic, John David plays Boy Willie - a role that his co-star, Samuel L. I know exactly who I am playing based on the brilliant writing of August Wilson." It’s a heck of an opportunity to really express myself as an artist. Maybe even more so for different reasons. Washington reacts to the anticipation of making his Broadway debut: "This is as big as the Chris Nolan’s and the Spike Lee’s (films) I’ve been a part of. Someone LaTanya *is* happy to work with – John David Washington, who plays Boy Willie – Berniece’s brash brother who wants to sell the family piano for a better life. He’s a professional, so it ends up being kind of an okay working space. So I think its an opportunity for him to see me in a different way. It’s been a long time since I have worked with him in this fashion. Helping to bring the show to life: Director, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, who gets to direct her husband (Samuel L.
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