Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson aren't 'Sorry to Bother You' or the status quo
If it's true that Hollywood is having a moment, one in which black creatives in front of the camera and behind the scenes are experiencing unprecedented opportunity, Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield are undoubtedly two of its biggest beneficiaries.
After all, the pair, who star in "Sorry to Bother You," have been "ones to watch" for some time. Thompson broke through in Tyler Perry's 2010 drama "For Colored Girls," making a strong impression amid a star-filled ensemble. Stanfield earned critical acclaim and a Film Independent Spirit award nomination opposite future Oscar winner Brie Larson in 2013's "Short Term 12."
But only now are they beginning to truly see the fruits of their talented labor.
"It's like Jesus' return," said Stanfield of the length of time he's been dubbed an "emerging" actor.
"It's great (to benefit from this moment), but there is so much more work to be done," said Thompson, a dominant force in the second season of HBO's "Westworld." "I
