I had the privilege to work on Central Intelligence (2016), with Kevin Hart in a flashback, track team scene after our fictitious high school won a big meet. This marked my first gig at New England Studios, and it was memorable one from the moment I entered the gate. The sound stages—and entire facility—were state of the art, and the crew was so welcoming.
Today also marked the day love won. At 10:07 a.m., the high court ruled that same-sex couples had a constitutional right to marry. There was a vibrancy on set. A collective acknowledgement that we’re headed in the right direction.
Final thoughts: NE Studios gives me great hope for this industry. My LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters give me hope for the future. Hollywood East is just getting started. The equal rights movement (for all) is alive and well. And this was an experience I will not soon forget.
Film: Central Intelligence
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber