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episode 2: Inside the Mind of Kanan: An Exclusive Interview with Mekai Curtis
Join us as we go behind the scenes with Mekai Curtis, the talented actor who brings the iconic character of Kanan Stark to life in the hit series "Raising Kanan." In this exclusive interview, Mekai opens up about what initially drew him to the character and how his perception of Kanan has evolved throughout the series. We explore the 1990s hip-hop culture depicted in the show, Mekai shares his newfound appreciation for the era and its music.
We also discuss the challenges of filming certain scenes and the emotional depth required to portray Kanan's complex relationships with his family. Plus, find out Mekai's favorite non-Kanan character and whether he has any hidden talents he'd like to showcase.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Learning to play Kanan/50 Cent
3:37 Freestyling the role vs sticking to the script
5:12 Why 90's culture is still relevant today
7:00 The difficulty of filming Season 3
8:53 Will Kanan and the fam come back together?
10:32 Ronnie's influence on Kanan's character
11:52 The best character on Raising Kanan?
13:31 Mekai's "hidden talents"
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