JD Williams: From Oz, The Wire, to BMF - A Journey of Iconic Roles | Surrounded By Idiots

Join us for an exclusive sit-down as J.D. Williams aka Bodie and M A E S T R O aka Randy Wagstaff take you behind the scenes and even reveal a few untold secrets from the iconic series. We dive into J.D.'s unforgettable journey through acting in porjects like Oz, The Sopranos, BMF, Pootie Tang and discover some fun easter eggs about HBO’s The Wire.

JD Williams shares his personal experiences, reminiscing about his roles and the dynamic with his co-stars, revealing what it was like to work on such groundbreaking shows. We also get an intimate look at JD Williams, the man behind the characters, discussing his life, career, and what keeps him motivated. Whether you're a long-time fan of The Wire or new to JD Williams' work, this interview is packed with fascinating insights and compelling stories.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - JD Williams
02:36 - How JD Got Started
04:56 - The Wire HBO Series
07:45 - The Sopranos Insights
10:48 - Will Smith’s Influences
14:08 - Archetype for Bodie
16:29 - Cast Reaction to Season 2 Changes
17:30 - Making Sense of Stories
20:20 - Politics of the Industry
22:10 - Content is King
23:45 - Taraji P. Henson
29:33 - Future of the Industry
38:20 - Shooting Pootie Tang Experience
42:28 - BMF Series
45:50 - Career Advice
50:09 - Final Thoughts
52:08 - What Makes You Happy
54:14 - The Prodigy Movie
56:09 - Source of Professionalism
1:01:24 - Auditioning for Oz
1:05:50 - Outro