Isaiah Washington
"The
Sin Seer” Interview
with
Kam Williams
A
Reading from the Book of Isaiah
Isaiah has appeared in such Spike Lee films as Crooklyn, Clockers, Girl 6 and Get on the Bus. Other movies on his resume include Romeo Must Die, Out of Sight, Bulworth and Love Jones.
His first regular gig on TV was as a regular cast member on Grey’s Anatomy. In his spare time, Isaiah enjoys building model airplanes, and he also wrote a memoir, "A Man From Another Land: How Finding My Roots Changed My Life."
Here,
he talks about his latest offering, The Sin Seer, a thriller where he
plays an ex-con-turned-private eye who solves cases with the help of
a clairvoyant [Lisa Arrindell Anderson].
Kam
Williams: Hi Isaiah, thanks for the interview.
Isaiah
Washington: Hi, Kam.
KW:
What interested you in Sin Seer?
IW:
I thought that the story was very unique for an African-American
woman to star in, and I saw yet another opportunity to be a producer
on a movie.
KW:
How would you describe the film in 25 words or less?
IW:
It's a shocker in the end!
KW:
Do you believe that some people have extra sensory powers in real
life?
IW:
Absolutely!
KW:
How would you describe your character, Grant Summit?
IW:
As mysterious, loyal and a protector.
KW:
What message do you think people will take away from the film?
IW:
Watch your friends and family members closely.
KW:
AALBC.com founder Troy Johnson asks: What was the last book you
read?
IW:
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.
KW:
What is your favorite dish to cook?
IW:
Grilled shrimp, mussels and rice.
KW:
Ling-Ju Yen asks: What is your earliest childhood memory?
IW:
Being kissed late at night by my mother before she left for her
night shift at work.
KW:
Who loved you unconditionally during your formative years?
IW:
My grandmother, my grandfather and my mother.
KW:
Was there a meaningful spiritual component to your childhood?
IW:
Becoming a junior usher at a black church was my entry into the
wonder of worship.
KW:
Sherry Gillam would like to know what is the most important life
lesson you've learned so far?
IW:
Seek the truth. Tell the truth. Live in truth.
KW:
The Viola Davis question: What’s the biggest difference between who
you are at home as opposed to the person we see on the red carpet?
IW:
I laugh a lot and laugh loudly! [Laughs]
KW:
What was your very first job?
IW:
I was a dishwasher at a Steak and Ale restaurant.
KW:
When you look in the mirror, what do you see?
IW:
Change.
KW:
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
IW:
Become an actor.
KW:
If you could have one wish instantly granted, what would that be
for?
IW:
To provide world travel for each and every human being on Earth.
KW:
Is there any question no one ever asks you, that you wish someone
would?
IW:
I have no clue on how to answer this question. [LOL]
KW:
Harriet Pakula-Teweles asks: With so many classic films being redone,
is there a remake you'd like to star in?
IW:
Another adaptation of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
KW:
Larry Greenberg asks: Do you have a favorite movie monster?
IW:
Godzilla, of course.
KW:
The Tavis Smiley question: How do you want to be remembered?
IW:
He was passionate and a man of his word.
KW:
Finally, what’s in your wallet?
IW:
Canadian money.
KW:
Thanks again for the time, Isaiah, and best of luck with the
film.
IW:
Yaaaasss!
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