Wood Harris drops by for an epic journey through his career, including his latest role as LeBron's high school coach in Peacock's "Shooting Stars." Of course, there's plenty of talk about two of Michael's all-time favorites: "The Wire" and "Paid In Full." Plus, deep dives into Wood's long list of sports roles ("Above the Rim," "Remember The Titans," "Creed III," "Winning Time").
It seems like Wood Harris has been in all of Michael Smith's favorites. So the two of them dive deep into his incredible portfolio or roles.
(00:30) Thoughts LeBron's future and what he learned about LeBron making "Shooting Stars"
(12:00) Portraying LeBron's high school coach and the challenge of portraying real people
(15:00) How basketball has shaped his acting career?
(21:00) Landing his debut role in "Above the Rim" and working with Tupac
(30:00) Wood's musical pursuits
(34:00) Portraying Spencer Haywood in HBO's "Winning Time"
(40:00) Why does "Paid in Full" hold up so well?
(52:00) "The Wire" and its legacy, remembering Michael K. Williams and Lance Reddick
(1:06:00) Working with Denzel Washington
(1:08:00) How "Creed III" differentiated itself from the franchise
(1:16:00) Embracing the role of mentor and becoming undeniable as an actor