Romanski proposed Juan be played by Mahershala Ali, who had a role in one of her previously produced films, Kicks. Jenkins was hesitant when casting Ali due to his role as Remy Danton in House of Cards; however, he was convinced after witnessing Ali's acting range and understanding of his character. [33]

SAG Awards 2017: Mahershala Ali gives powerful speech on acceptance while accepting Moonlight prize

Jan 9, 2017 · Ali, though, just misses playing the breakthrough character that may define his late-blooming career. Here, he looks back at his beginnings as an actor, and even further back at his first kiss.

Feb 16, 2024 · In Barry Jenkins beautiful movie 'Moonlight', Mahershala Ali gives a moving performance as a drug dealer and mentor to Little, Juan, which won him an Oscar.

Feb 15, 2017 · Nicole Kidman is in a happy marriage with Keith Urban. But this week the Oscar winner was seen looking very taken by Moonlight actor Mahershala Ali for the cover of W Magazine. In the issue,...

Dec 1, 2016 · “He always says he’s about making the film that’s in front of him,” says Mahershala Ali, who plays Juan, Chiron’s surrogate father in “Moonlight.” Ali points to one of the movie’s ...

Oct 21, 2018 · Juan (Mahershala Ali) teaches Little (Alex Hibbert) how to swim in this moving scene. The scene highlights their stunning Black skin with a curious moon peeking through the clouds.

Dec 13, 2022 · Among all the chaos, Chiron experiences longing for a dear friend — his classmate Kevin, with whom he has a sexual encounter on the beach. The two boys kiss under the moonlight, sharing a...

Much love from the Oakland A's for hometown star Mahershala Ali! ・・・ Repost from @athletics: Congratulations @mahershalaali on your Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor! It's well deserved and we're so happy for you.

Feb 23, 2017 · Also, Ali is very good at hugs, according to his Moonlight co-star Hibbert. “Mahershala is like a dad to me,” the 12-year-old said in a recent interview. “He tells me to stay humble and to ...