Sean Ringgold on 'The Family Business' Season 6: Family Drama, Action, and New York Roots

Junior's Internal Conflict and Family Ties

• 🎭 Sean Ringgold, who plays Junior in "The Family Business," discusses the character's careful navigation of a civil war within the Duncan family.
• 🎯 Junior's motivations are described as a mix of revenge for deception and a desire to protect his wife and unborn child.
• 💡 The revelation that his mother isn't his biological mother is a significant source of his anger and motivation.

Season 6 Teasers and Stakes

• 💥 Viewers can expect an emotional roller coaster with significant action and twists in the remainder of season 6.
• 🔪 Junior's loyalty will be tested, with potential betrayal from within his organization.
• 💰 The stakes are incredibly high as Junior has stolen $140 million from his family, leading to severe repercussions.
• 🚀 He is learning to lead his own organization and understanding the associated risks.

Influence of New York Roots

• 🗽 As a native of Rockaway Beach, Queens, Ringgold highlights the cultural diversity and varied personalities he encountered.
• 🤝 This upbringing taught him how to mix and mingle with different people, drawing parallels to learning how to deal with diverse personalities.
• 🧠 He uses these authentic interactions to bring depth and authentic characters to the screen.

Actor and Producer Role

• ✅ Ringgold expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be a producer on the show since season 1.
• 📺 The first two episodes of season 6 are available, with new episodes dropping Thursdays on BET+.