‘Young Man, Can You Do That?’ Martin Lawrence Recalls One Moment Filming With James Earl Jones That Left Him In Disbelief

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As a gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of movies and television, I have to say that hearing stories like this about James Earl Jones only serves to solidify his status as a true legend in the industry. Working with someone of his caliber is something that every actor dreams of, and Martin Lawrence was fortunate enough to share the screen with him in “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.

After the announcement of James Earl Jones’ passing in September, numerous actors who collaborated with him have been reminiscing about their experiences with him. The most recent tribute comes from Martin Lawrence, who worked alongside Jones on the 2008 comedy “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins.” Reflecting on the actor, best recognized for voicing Darth Vader and Mufasa, Lawrence highlighted how professional and skilled Jones was during their time together.

At the ripe age of 93, Jones passed away on September 9th. Throughout the decades since the 1950s, he lent his remarkable skills to numerous cherished films and television programs. When Martin Lawrence was queried about collaborating with Jones, who portrayed his father in a popular family comedy, this is what he reminisced:

In one of the scenes, I had to convey strong emotions. I needed to be quite intense with my co-actor, and I believed I was delivering my finest performance. I thought I’d won him over, but all he did was shed a single tear. I exclaimed, “Wow!” I said, “He’s talented. Oh, he’s really good.” Despite everything I had done, all he managed was a solitary tear. He then asked me, “Can you do that, young man?” … I can’t.

The actor died at the age of 93 nearly two months ago after an impressive legacy that will be remembered for eons to come. As Martin Lawrence remembered his time working alongside the legend, he absolutely had some pro moves at his disposal when it came to a key emotional scene the movie had. While Lawrence was trying his absolute hardest to provide what the scene called for, James Earl Jones could “just drop a tear” on the spot. Lawrence was impressed, but unable to get on his level.

Martin Lawrence shared a tale during his appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Additionally, he expressed some thoughts regarding the recent demise.

I deeply cherished him, feel his absence keenly. May heaven’s grace be upon him. May he find eternal tranquility. Truly, he was a remarkable talent and a joy to collaborate with. It was a privilege beyond measure.

Few actors can boast about collaborating with James Earl Jones during their career, but Martin Lawrence expresses profound gratitude for having that opportunity. Other actors, such as Mark Hamill from “Star Wars,” have also expressed tribute to Jones since his passing, with Hamill affectionately calling him “RIP dad” in a farewell post.

Kevin Costar, Kevin Costner, spoke about feeling grateful for witnessing the special magic that actor brought to the screen during their time working together on “His Field of Dreams”. Arsenio Hall, who worked with James Earl Jones in “Coming To America”, mentioned that Jones’ wisdom was a source of inspiration and he always felt appreciated. Similarly, Patrick Renna, the young star of “The Sandlot”, shared a touching story from the set of their movie involving James Earl Jones and Star Wars.

After James Earl Jones’ passing, it’s heartening to discover more about his life through shared stories, and it’s clear that Martin Lawrence had an entertaining spirit. If you’re intrigued to see them together, consider watching the movie “Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins,” which is now available for streaming with a Hulu subscription.

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2024-10-24 16:07