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Jay Ellis on Directing, Acting, Spaceballs, and Basketball

Jay Ellis on Directing, Acting, Spaceballs, and Basketball

Update: 2025-02-19
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Jay Ellis (Top Gun: Maverick, Insecure) joins Kate and Franklin for their signature movie survey, diving into the films that shaped him—from Spaceballs (his surprising answer for what made him fall in love with movies) to He Got Game and White Men Can't Jump. They also talk about his experience starring in Top Gun: Maverick, how fatherhood has changed his perspective, his Insecure directorial debut, and more. Plus, a deep dive into basketball movies and '90s sports film nostalgia.
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Jay Ellis on Directing, Acting, Spaceballs, and Basketball

Jay Ellis on Directing, Acting, Spaceballs, and Basketball