Cedric Yarbrough returns to his dramatic roots in the Clint Eastwood suspense drama, ‘Juror #2‘ in theaters, Friday, November 1, 2024.
We delve into an engaging conversation with Cedric Yarbrough, who stars alongside Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette in the highly anticipated Clint Eastwood film ‘Juror #2‘. Following its world premiere at the American Film Institute (AFI), where it received rave reviews, “Juror #2” is set to hit theaters on November 1, 2024—All Saints Day.
‘Juror #2‘centers on Justin Kemp, played by Hoult, a family man grappling with a profound moral dilemma while serving on a high-profile murder trial jury. As he navigates the weighty implications of his choices, he must decide whether to sway the jury’s verdict, risking the conviction or exoneration of the wrong individual.
Yarbrough takes on the role of Marcus King, a vigilant juror whose skepticism extends to everyone involved in the case, including Justin. As an observant educator, Marcus is deeply troubled by the impact of gangs on families and communities, and his passionate convictions significantly influence the jury’s deliberations.
Beyond his role in ‘Juror #2‘, Yarbrough is a classically trained actor with a diverse portfolio. Hailing from Minneapolis, he has made notable appearances in recent projects such as Netflix’s ‘Unfrosted‘ alongside Jerry Seinfeld, AMC’s ‘Lucky Hank‘ with Bob Odenkirk, and Peacock’s ‘Please Don’t Destroy‘ featuring Conan O’Brien. He is also an esteemed voice-over actor, contributing to iconic animated series like ‘The Boondocks‘, ‘Kung Fu Panda 4‘, ‘Batman: Caped Crusader‘ and ‘Bojack Horseman‘.
During our conversation, Yarbrough shared a memorable experience of being pulled on stage to sing backup for Prince at one of his legendary impromptu concerts. He recounted a compliment from Clint Eastwood on set, who praised his performance by saying he was “f@cking killing it!” Known primarily for his comedic talent, Yarbrough demonstrates his versatility as a dramatic actor in this compelling role. Join us as we explore Yarbrough’s insights and experiences in bringing Marcus King to life in ‘Juror #2‘.
‘Juror #2‘ comes to theaters on Friday, November 1, 2024.
