Daniel Kaluuya found an unusual way to get ready for his latest acting role. The actor turned to reality TV while preparing for his part in Misty Green. The film also marks his first on-screen credit in more than three years. Kaluuya opened up about his unusual research at the film’s premiere.
Daniel Kaluuya explains how The Kardashians helped him prepare for his role in Chris Rock’s Misty Green
Kaluuya spoke about his preparation with E! News at the A24 film’s world premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12. He revealed that he watched every episode of The Kardashians before taking on the role. “I had The Kardashians on the whole day,” Kaluuya told the outlet. He added, “I watched The Kardashians the whole day from the beginning.”
The actor also shared his thoughts on the reality show and its famous family. “I understand the phenomenon,” he said. Kaluuya added, “I enjoyed it,” while explaining that he understood the family dynamic. “It’s an honest piece of television,” he said of the series.
Kaluuya’s role in Misty Green marks his first on-screen credit since Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in 2023. The film was written and directed by Chris Rock, and it served as a fresh acting opportunity for Kaluuya. The Get Out actor also explained why he stepped away from acting for a while. “I wasn’t retired. I was just chilling,” Kaluuya said.
Kaluuya said he had been waiting for an opportunity that felt right. He explained that Rock did not have to convince him to join the film because he liked the script. “The script was great,” he said before describing what attracted him to the project. Kaluuya added, “He had something to say.”
Kaluuya’s unusual preparation gave him a fresh way to understand the role. His return also shows he remains open to projects that inspire him.
