Denzel Washington on Following Faith, Not Trends, and His Collaboration with Spike Lee

Collaboration with Spike Lee

• 🎬 Denzel Washington discusses his long-standing collaboration with Spike Lee, highlighting that the script for their latest film came to him before Lee, and he knew Lee was the right director for it.
• 🤝 He describes their chemistry as a natural fit, built on a shared wavelength that's hard to explain but deeply felt.
• 👨‍👦 Washington humorously notes that Lee has started hiring his son, John David Washington, instead of him for recent projects.

Fatherhood and Life Lessons

• 👨‍👧‍👦 Both Washington and Lee reflect on fatherhood, with Washington sharing that his own father wasn't very present but taught him about hard work by example.
• 💸 Lee recounts his father's experience as a jazz bassist who struggled when he refused to adapt to electric instruments, leading his mother to work multiple jobs to support the family.
• 💡 This experience taught Lee that "all money ain't good money" and the importance of believing in one's own path, even when tempted by other opportunities.

Navigating Hollywood and Influence

• 🌟 Washington expresses his indifference to what others think of him, especially now, contrasting it with his younger years.
• 📺 He criticizes the current trend of seeking followers by being eccentric or doing foolish things, emphasizing that in his day, one had to be good first.
• 🙏 Washington states unequivocally that he follows no one on this planet except his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Promoting "Highest 2 Lowest"

• 🎬 Washington urges audiences to see their new film, "Highest 2 Lowest," in theaters, emphasizing the importance of the cinematic experience over streaming at home.
• 🗓️ He specifically mentions the theatrical release date as August 5th.