Jason Weaver On Meeting Michael Jackson, The Chi & His New Late Night Show | TSR Live

Jason Weaver has been one of the most disciplined and respected actors in the game since he was a teenager — and this conversation proves exactly why. Weaver opens up about his time on Smart Guy, where he was known for locking himself in his room to learn his lines while everyone else was out. He talks about what it meant to step into a dramatic role on The Chi after years of comedy, the legendary talent in that cast, and the unofficial rehearsals the actors held together on their own time. He also revisits one of the most iconic moments of his career — playing a young Michael Jackson — and shares what it was like when Michael himself visited the set and told him he was doing a great job and was glad he chose him for the role. Weaver also weighs in on Jaafar Jackson's recent portrayal of his father in the new biopic. Plus Weaver announces his upcoming late night talk show Leave It to Weaver, produced with the 85 South team — described as a mix between the Arsenio Hall Show and 106 & Park. #JasonWeaver #TheChi #MichaelJackson #LeaveItToWeaver #85South #SmartGuy ----------------------- THE SHADE ROOM is the culture --- What’s going on, who’s worth talking about, the trends, the hashtags, and the challenges in the streets and on TikTok. WEBSITE: https://theshaderoom.com/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/theshaderoom TWITTER: https://twitter.com/theshaderoom INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theshaderoom/ Subscribe to our weekly Newsletter: https://theshaderoom.com/subscribe