Educating yourself Quote by Corey Hawkins

Growing up, we never got to see a hero who didn't have superpowers who looked like us, that you could kind of look to…

— Corey Hawkins

I know that people get cast based on how they look in Hollywood.

— Corey Hawkins

I like to surprise myself. I like to surprise my fans, too.

— Corey Hawkins

I like being the underdog.

— Corey Hawkins

I like being a chameleon and doing things that are just so different that people will be like, 'Oh, that's him?'

— Corey Hawkins

I'm a very private guy, so it's an adjustment for me, but a welcomed one, as long as the work remains the focus.

— Corey Hawkins

If the challenge wasn't there, there's no reason to say 'yes' to the role.

— Corey Hawkins

I feel immensely blessed - not just that I'm working, but that I'm working on projects that I really care about and like. I've…

— Corey Hawkins

I'm the guy coming from Juilliard.

— Corey Hawkins

I remember 'The Cosby Show,' but that was something completely different. Comedy. There was a lightness to it and a sort of unrealistic perfection.

— Corey Hawkins

I grew up singing, and I played on Broadway to thousands of people, you know what I mean?

— Corey Hawkins

With '24: Legacy,' there are a lot of people who are super-excited about the show. But there are a lot of people who are…

— Corey Hawkins