Why Naomi Ackie Is Adding “Writer” to Her Résumé: “I Don’t Like Waiting Patiently”

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Why Naomi Ackie Is Adding “Writer” to Her Résumé: “I Don’t Like Waiting Patiently”
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The actress, who played Whitney Houston in 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody,' says she’s crafting a screenplay with herself in mind: “I still don’t think there’s enough parts for women of color, and if they’re not there, I’m going to write them myself.”

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The Met Gala, I mean, oh my god. Just the fascination of finally going to see how it all works on the inside was huge. To get an invite is a big deal, of course, but then to be able to see everyone and talk to designers, it was incredible. Chopard family: Trophée Chopard honorees Naomi Ackie and Daryl McCormack pose with Caroline Scheufele and Natalie Portman.Let’s go back to last night. It was such a special evening to see you and Daryl McCormack honored by Chopard. I’m such a sucker for a good sizzle reel and yours was particularly amazing.

All you can do is show up and give the best performance you can every single day and then show up and do the press and promotional appearances. The rest is out of your control. I ran into someone involved with the film, and they mentioned how they wished the movie performed better at the box office but that the streaming numbers had been great. It feels like we’re still in this transitional period with the box office.

Going back to the sizzle reel and seeing the diverse body of your work, did it inspire you to think about where you want to go next or who you want to work with?

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