EXCLUSIVE: Veteran actor Mykelti Williamson has signed with More Medavoy Management for representation. Known for his iconic role as Bubba in the Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, Williamson will next be seen in the Amazon feature Unstoppable: The Anthony Robles Story, alongside Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
He most recently wrapped director Jon Avnet’s feature The Last Rodeo in the lead role of Charlie Williams – a former bull rider and bullfighter who steps back in the ring one more time.
He’ll also appear in the Apple TV+ series Bonneville, opposite David Oyelowo. His recent film credits include Mark Amin-directed Emperor, Butter with Mira Sorvino and The 24th, based on the historic Houston Riot of 1917, directed by Oscar winner Kevin Willimott.
Williamson also appeared in Blumhouse’s Don’t Let Go, directed by Jacob Estes and opposite David Oyelowo, Alfred Molina, and Brian Tyree Henry, as well as Saint Judy with Michelle Monaghan, Alfre Woodard, and Common.
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