For reference, Morris Chestnut is not a real doctor. He plays only one on TV.
To be precise, Chestnut has been a doctor for the past few years and has worked as a traumatic specialist in ‘Nurse Jackie’ and moved from FOX’s ‘Rosewood’ to the field of pathology.
Barrett Cain stands out in “The Resident” of FOX, the last doctor he played. Viewers hated him. The chestnut tree liked it.
“Cain was more worried about the money that the patient could earn for the hospital than the patient’s health,” he said with a mischievous smile. “Fans liked to hate me. They approached me and used to say, ‘You’re really bad.’ I really liked it. ”
Chestnut is a merciful geneticist and an internal medicine doctor in the CBS medical drama ‘Watson’, a modern rebooting Sherlock Holmes myth. He played Dr. John Watson, the partner of Holmes, the head of the elite rare disease clinic at the Pittsburgh Hospital after Holmes was killed.
Chestnut said, “I have never made Hollywood into my life.” “It’s a difficult place to be physically and emotionally.”
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Replaying a Watson character means more to Chestnut than simply expanding its medical resume. Chestnut, who has enjoyed a very consistent career since his debut as “Boyz N The HOOD” in 1991, has appeared mainly in an ensemble or supporting role, and many of them are romantic vehicles showing his wonderful appearance and athletic ability.
“Watson” indicates that he is in the ranks of his desired leader.
“This is an important milestone for me in many ways,” he said. “I have been in charge of starring, but I think the approach to the work as an actor has developed one step further. The opportunity to play this character in CBS is huge. And playing with Sherlock Holmes myth was never imagined. ”
CBS is devoted to Watson. Prior to the official airing on February 16, the NFL playoffs will start the drama on January 26th.
“Considering our strong faith in the show, it is appropriate to provide the launch of ‘Watson’ as a powerful lead, just after the AFC championship soccer game, one of the most watching TV events this year. Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, said in the email: She called Chestnut as “a classic and attractive leading actor, and his unique interpretation of symbolic doctors is bold, wise and heroic.”
The actor insisted that ‘Watson’ has a difference from other medical dramas. “We are not a doctor, but a detective,” he said. “When patients come to our clinic, we do not solve the medical mystery there. We go into their homes and go out to the streets. It combines Watson’s medical aspect and Sherlock’s influence. ”
Chestnut was enthusiastic while discussing the series while having a healthy breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel. In 1999, he seemed to be almost the same as he played a muscular football star in his first movie The Best Man.
He said his appearance was thanks to an aggressive and healthy way. “It is God’s blessing. I have never made Hollywood into my life. It is just part of my life. It is a difficult place physically and emotionally. I’ve seen people eat and spit out people. After work, go home and rest. I do not go to the party. Such things can hurt your soul, body, and spirit. ”
Chestnut plays John Watson in “Watson”, which is premiered on Sundays after the NFL.
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Chestnut, a general producer of ‘Watson’, was immediately excited when he first published a pilot script of Showanner Craig Sweeny. “It was so strong. I had everything, feelings, emotions, and wit. There is a cliff to see where the situation goes. After meeting CRAIG and learning where he wanted to show, I knew I had to sign. ”
But he is also uncomfortable that everyone does not like what the black actor plays the role of a white man. In the past, the Watson list includes Nigel Bruce, Robert Duvall, Jude Law, John C. Reilly and Martin FreeMan.
This movement has already been dissatisfied with social media, which is a criticism that welcomes the cast of Harley Bailey in the live -action remake of the Mermaid Princess, and the ‘Star Wars’ franchise and other loved works that accept more culture. It is reflected. manifold.
“Especially in this era where we live, we are reluctant to discuss it.” Chestnut said in a deep voice that expresses disappointment. “I’ve seen a negative comment on acting this character. And I don’t want to focus on it. I hope people know who is in mythology. I do not want to evoke that point. ”
Nevertheless, he admitted that his casting was less interested in a few years ago, a few years ago, when the Black Lives Matter movement caused more equity and inclusion in Hollywood.
Chestnut said: “It would have been 100% smoother. In this age, people point out something specific and have a negative political effect on it. I am happy to have a great success with the Little Mermaid and Wikid. I have never told me about my work other than my work. It is disappointing to have to deal with it. We hope that we all succeed. ”
Watson is just one of some new doctor dramas this season. NBC’s Brilliant Mine, Fox’s Dak, Max’s The Pete, and ABC’s Dr. Odyssey joined the veteran Gray Anatomi and Chicago Med.
A team of young and experienced doctors who are investigating rare diseases assist Watson in the clinic. It is a constant affection for Dr. Mary Mostan (Rochel Eyes), the ex -wife of the hospital’s medical officer, to make his personal life complicated. And Watson is still the target of Holmes’ enemy Moriarty.
Chestnut said, “It is the greatest vitality not only in my character’s evolution but also in other characters’ evolution.” “The audience will really feel about them. The show is interesting and touching. ”
Chestnut was the first film in the 1990s with the same films such as ‘Boyz N The HOOD’ and ‘The Best Man’.
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This series displays the second Holmes reboot of the network. Elementary, starring Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu, was first broadcasted in 2012 and achieved solid results for seven seasons.
Sweeney, a general producer of elementary, said that Chestnut was one of the actors he thought when he wrote the Watson pilot. “It was because of his empathy and intelligence. Everyone in the industry can only shine about Morris. He is the most kind and respected person and great leader of the people I have worked with. ”
He was also impressed with some of the actors’ previous doctors.
Sweeny said: “When I write a medical show, I will take my task to swim in the sea of medical terms. Dedication is needed. Through this show we are doing our best to correct science in all medical twists and turns. There are many syllables in the right science. Morris is doing his best to correct his purpose as we write. ”
Chestnut said, “It is very difficult to act as a doctor, and it is much more difficult to act as a doctor in a one -hour series.” “Medical terms are almost different languages. I need to know what I’m talking about. I can’t change the words around me as I can do in a typical role. Terms and diagnosis must be accurate and accurate. This adds a completely different layer to performance. ”
Especially at this point of creative growth, he is grateful. In Boys and Hood, a breakthrough debut of John Singleton, who drew young people living in the danger of Los Angeles’ gang life, Chestnut played the role of star high school star Ricky Baker who hoped to go to college with scholarships. It is. Ricky is shot by gang members and has a tragic end.
“In addition to the film that started my career, the film helped me to maintain my career,” he said. “Not only is it a great movie, but also cheered me up. People were emotionally connected to the characters, but while I was doing another project, lasting was connected to the characters. me. I can’t express how many people who were not alive when the movie was released today. ”
Another major highlight is a romantic comedy of Malcolm D. Lee, a romantic comedy that tells the stories of college friends who are happy but tough to reunite as they decide to marry. The film was a film that focused on the chaos of the black region and focused on the stylish and luxurious black characters.
Chestnut was one of the main stardom casts, including Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Nia Long, Regina Hall and Melissa de Sousa. The cast reunited in 2013 for the sequel ‘The Best Man Holiday’ and the 2022 PEACOCK limited series ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’.
In the franchise, Chestnut played another star football player Lance SULLIVAN, who knows that his wife MIA (MONICA CALHOUN) is dying with cancer. Chestnut once again said: “People went on an emotional journey with me. It also helped me to maintain my career. ”
The films and subsequent projects made him notice in Watson, he said.
“It’s really honored to think about me,” he said. “I wanted the industry to recognize me, and to say, ‘I want.’ That man.’ ”
