Their daughter, Lucille Ruby, will turn 4 later this month, and she is seen giddily holding her new baby brother while sporting a sparkly pink and silver princess crown. Projects While Leslie Odom Jr.'s future is still being shaped, the actor had quite an eventful 2020. We're on an emotional ride that changes daily. I was on the phone with my friend the other day and we spent the first five minutes of the call talking about [this question]. | Do Not Sell My Personal Information I really had to fight for my time to grieve. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Women's History Month STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events I love Josh. As a performer, part of what you do is respond to an audience and feed off the crowd. I realized three or four weeks in that this is my creative outlet. 21,791 talking about this. In the film, Odom takes a turn as the legendary singer Sam Cooke, who spent a night in Miami with two men who are equally … I'm on season five now, and it's been great and not unlike reading a novel because of the twists and turns and pacing. What are you wearing these days — your corona-era uniform, if you will? So in the absence of an eight o'clock curtain, I will create one for myself in the kitchen. I look for things that are reported again and again to find common threads to help decipher what is mostly true or what I need to be skeptical of. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. It allows me to be patient and hopefully step in and give her the things she needs. We'll be better for it. You have to understand, too, it was a surprise when it was released that it was coming out next year. Attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It's a very sweet show that just so happens to have at least two fantastic original songs in each episode. Leslie Odom Jr. After a potential exposure to COVID-19, Leslie Odom Jr. is doing his best to keep his family safe. It is not mine to hold on to. My character, Will, takes it upon himself to completely sterilize and lock down their apartment while taking his partner [Freida Pinto] prisoner in a lot of ways. It doesn't feel the same over a wireless connection. So I do actually put on pants. This show is no different. Privacy Policy | Josh and I were both in the conservatory program at Carnegie Mellon together. 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It's created by [Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad and Nora Smith], and when you look at the body of their work, you see such a kind streak running right down the center. Next up, you've got Central Park, Apple TV's first animated series. I do put on shoes and do the whole thing because it helps me get [into the mind-set]. © 2021 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. It's a lot for two people. Trust that you can make all of life a classroom and that there are many, many things you can be imparting to your children throughout the day, so you don't suddenly have to put up charts and graphs and maps all over the house, if that's not how you're already living. Twitter is my news source because it's a great aggregator and I get to hear from a lot of different people at once. A lot of the cast, we checked in with each other. This thing that we're living through happens once every hundred years, if that, so you have to check in with yourself. These institutions mean so much to me. The same thing we were going to do on the road, I was doing from home. I woke up to the news like everybody else. Hamilton star was just hitting the road when he had to return home because of COVID-19. “I’ve only read three of the great Toni Morrison’s novels. Recent Leslie Odom Jr. A post shared by Leslie Odom, Jr. (@leslieodomjr) Able, or "Abe" for short, is the second child between the theatric pair. Leslie Odom Jr. and Wife Nicolette Robinson Welcome Second Baby, Son Able Phineas Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr. and his wife Nicolette Robinson also share 3½-year-old daughter Lucy I get so proud when I can anticipate her needs a little bit; if I know she's hungry before she does or if I know she's sleepy before she does. It would be the continuation of a quick ascension that also found him acting in movies like Murder on the Orient Express and Harriet. Buffalo, NY. “So now I’m taking the time to read to my kid, getting better at ‘make believe’ each day — even as a professional, my daughter’s improv skills put me to shame — and taking walks around the neighborhood with my wife. We've had to figure out how to promote the record virtually because we had stops at radio [stations] scheduled to meet people, shake hands and sing — all of the stuff that you do when you're promoting a record. … This has been a thing we've been looking forward to since we all left the show years ago, whenever it was that we were going to be able to celebrate the release of this film. We've been quarantining with my in-laws, who live a few blocks away, so we had to consider their health and wellness. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) This article is more than 1 year old. Grew up in Philadelphia with his parents and little sister. There are some things that are lost. Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. Want more Rolling Stone? How much of a surprise was this? How did that feel? We didn't know that. I'm in the prequel [The Many Saints of Newark], and that audition came around very quickly, as they do. That was really important to Josh. To offer a better sense of how, The Hollywood Reporter is running a regular series that focuses on how Hollywood's top writers, actors, directors, executives and others are living and working in these challenging times. As you can imagine, every single Broadway theater company, every dance company, every actors group that mean the world to me are hurting and struggling, including my beloved Public Theater and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. I'm so honored, as always, to be part of it and associated with Hamilton, a show that belongs to a lot of people and means a lot to so many people. My in-laws have an orange tree, so I picked oranges, and you make a reduction from [those] and add ginger and other ingredients. That's what I'm wearing right now. EMAIL ME. I love her Twitter feed. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: … Leslie Odom, Jr.'s latest project, One Night In Miami, drops January 15, 2021 on Amazon Prime. But now he’s found himself at home with plenty of time on his hands. Next Upcoming Appearance. And he believes the film was a good return on investment for everyone: “Hamilton” dominated social media chatter for weeks last summer, becoming the sixth most-streamed movie of 2020, according to Nielsen. And specifically, what I've learned about myself as a dad — there's no substitute for the time and how that allows you to get to know your kid. I trust The New York Times. A little kindness goes a long way right now.”. TWITTER AdChoices He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1998 and first gained recognition for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, which earned him a Grammy Award and a Tony Award in 2016. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, and Leslie Odom … We give the thing away. ... "In order to avoid major delays, production capacity must now be increased," the Oxford team told Mark Rutte, the Dutch prime minister, last April. Leslie Odom Jr. discusses how he's handling time at home after his tour was canceled because of the coronavirus. It wasn't just an internal thing; it was also, "OK, how much do we need to stock the shelves? We didn't know how fast this thing was going to move. I'm having a lot of fun with it. While it’s relatively simple to find out who’s dating Leslie Odom Jr., it’s harder to keep track of all his flings, hookups … That's what I'm in it for. Lin [-Manuel Miranda], Tommy [Kail] and Jeffrey [Seller] and obviously Disney — these are the most savvy people in any industry and [certainly] the most savvy people in the entertainment industry. Who or what has become your go-to news source during this period? So much is learned when she's just around other children. At first, we didn't know about ordering in or if that was safe. I imagine internet connections will get faster and clearer, and cameras will get better. Post Burr, Leslie Odom Jr. is striking out on his own, first with a solo jazz album, a selection of which can be heard above. The actor is set to star in a Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark, later this year, according to NME. Graduated and moved to Los Angeles in the summer of 2003. And she's continuing to grow and take in new information in a way that calms my nerves. He shared that, they … by We were looking forward to that, like, "Oh dope, we have a date and it's going to happen.". On some level, we've been watching and experiencing concerts in this way for a long time, same with television and film. I signed up right away. I never question whether they're making a smart decision. Actors Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson have welcomed their second child. “I’ve been listening to a fair amount of Jay Z, as well as Big Maybelle, Bill Withers, and Moses Sumney. I had a couple of days to prepare the material. Odom Jr. says he walks “a little more confidently” after that experience. Even if you've never seen it before, you can say those words and commit to the world because of the writing. There's got to be a fair amount of grief that comes along with closing your first tour. When everything is over, we will bring that with us. With production grinding to a halt in the face of the coronavirus crisis, the entertainment industry has found itself navigating uncharted territory. I'm mostly good. [Laughs.] It's what I wear most days if I don't have a concert of something. I'm glad to not be living the exact same thing that they lived through. He was looking forward to performing those songs, along with his self-titled debut, which featured jazz standards and selections from musical theater, on his Stronger Magic Tour. I've got to ask, how much have you thought about that film lately? Leslie Odom Jr. was barely on tour when he had to start postponing dates due to coronavirus concerns. When I do have an online performance, I dress it up a bit so that I feel like myself and less like a dad vibe and more like a pop star vibe. He really wanted to make sure that each week felt like a musical. I'm sort of ashamed about the amount of time that she has to do this on her own. So that piece of advice was really helpful for us to hear. Who knew that we'd look back with longing for a time we could go out to dinner and a movie? I love his comedy. We were certainly feeling the pressure right away to become preschool teachers because we don't want her growth and development to stop. I was like, "Bro, I was not trying to live this thing out in real life." I said all of that to say that any of those feelings are wiped away immediately when I think of the fact that [Hamilton] is coming out could bring some joy and light into someone's living room right now when people are going through such loss and hardship. 6:30 AM PDT 5/27/2020 Leslie Odom Jr. explains how Nicolette Robinson saved 'One Night in Miami' In an interview with Entertainment Weekly during the SAG awards 2021 pre-show, Leslie, who plays Sam Cooke in the movie, said that he and the makers of One Night in Miami were in a bind during the filming of the movie. I'm inspired by theater artists in particular who are trying to innovate and keep things moving forward for the craft and the art form. But I am also inspired by friends like Michael Urie, Bill Irwin, Jermaine Dolly, all of whom do great online content. If there was any grief, it happened a few weeks later. I have a team that works very, very hard, and they weren't so interested in how long I wanted to sit at home in my feelings. Chris Gardner Leslie Odom Jr. on IMDb: Awards, nominations, and wins. Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor and singer. I have been having great fun doing it. 'Hamilton': Leslie Odom, Jr. Leslie Odom Jr.: ‘A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way Right Now’ Hamilton star was just hitting the road when he had to return home because of COVID-19. Everything is a chance to learn, experience and play. I love his heart, and we're having a ball making it. Odom talks … Born in New York. But being isolated is a challenge for theater. Soledad O'Brien is probably my favorite [news personality]. We just make the whole day a classroom. We won't get to show up at a premiere and hug one another, take silly selfies on our cell phones and celebrate this all together in person. I will really look forward to putting my kid on a swing at the park. It's not really my wife's thing, so if you want to eat well, you have to cook well. What about my parents?" Leslie Odom Jr. wants everyone to speak now. We will adapt and make it the best that it can be. Then the pandemic hit. The Tony Award-winning performer, actor and singer-songwriter talks to THR about pivoting to virtual performances (not his favorite), turning the kitchen into his stage and how he feels about the surprise move to debut 'Hamilton' on Disney+. Even then it was tempered by the fact that while this is still going on, I have a single on the [Hot Adult Contemporary] charts. I imagine the longer we do it, the better we'll get at it. It makes no apologies for being a lovely little fun rumination on family, nature, park space and protecting something that you love and that you hold dear. Leslie Odom Jr. View All. The Sopranos. Leslie Odom Jr. has not been previously engaged. What's the best advice you've given or received about staying sane? I don't know what day this is in quarantine, but I have made every single dinner that we've eaten. Leslie Odom Jr. what he's been doing now that he's staying at home. Leslie Odom Jr., Actor: Hamilton. I never in my life had a reason to make Asian food at the house [before], but I'm a big fan of Asian food, so I learned how to make an orange chicken that's a big hit over here. Cold ft. Sia out now https://linktr.ee/leslieodomjr Terms of Use | It's not my favorite. What have you learned about yourself as a father? Next Performance: Jun 12, 2021. He will also appear alongside Orlando Bloom and Freida Pinto in Needle in a Timestack, per Variety. The Tony-winning actor and singer, who became a star playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton, released his first album of original music, Mr, late last year. I'm looking forward to the simplest, most regular things. I'm doing sweats and a T-shirt, maybe a cardigan. I'm doing all the online benefits and fundraisers, anything I can commit to because I want as many of these places still standing when this is all over. [Now] I was on Instagram Live this and Zoom that and doing little concerts. The Actor's Fund in New York City and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS are two that I'm closest to. In 2014, Odom used crowd-funding resources to successfully produce and release a self-titled album, which he compared to imagining “the album that Nat King Cole or Sammy Davis, Jr. might make today.” He’s been with Hamilton since its Public Theater run last spring, where he netted a Drama Desk Award nomination. You star in a movie filmed not that long ago called Only about a mysterious virus that causes a young couple to hide out in their sterilized apartment and fight for their lives. “Let’s try to learn the lesson(s) well and quickly if we can. All rights reserved. Leslie Odom Jr. Leslie Odom Jr. is best known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, but he has since added to his impressive résumé.The actor/singer starred in Lin-Manuel Miranda's play from January 2015 to July 2016, garnering a Tony Award as well as a Grammy Award for his performance. I have been cooking all the meals. She speaks from her heart, and I really appreciate that. We are currently in process of looking up information on the previous dates and hookups. But even if he doesn't win an Oscar for One Night in Miami, Odom's career is just getting started. “There’s always a list of incredible unread fiction for me,” he says. I texted the writer and director [Takashi Doscher] right when this first started. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER is a registered trademark of The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. 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