
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. His film credits include Moulin Rouge!, Violent Night, and the John Wick franchise. He also appeared in the series Waco, directed the film Critical Thinking, and produced the films Joe the King and The Babysitters.
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- Joe and Jada John Leguizamo on playing Pablo Escobar, 'Carlito's Way' & starring in 'Empire' with Fat Joe

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by John Leguizamo, the Queens-born actor, comedian, and playwright now starring as Pablo Escobar in the first authorized Escobar story, the Spanish-language Hulu series 'Dear Killer Nannies.' Leguizamo breaks down what it was like playing Benny Blanco in 'Carlito's Way,’ the real drug dealer he based his performance on, and what he thought about Al Pacino playing a Puerto Rican. Joe and John reminisce on working together on the 2002 film ‘Empire,’ and Joe talks about writing “My Lifestyle” during the shoot using the all the gangster themes as inspiration. Then, they talk Pabo Escobar: which actor portrayed him best, Pablo’s son consulting on the show, the legends behind what happened to his $30 billion, and why there will never be another gangster like him again.Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX!All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet8:00 Joe & John's 2002 film 'Empire'10:00 Lack of Latin representation in Hollywood13:00 'Carlito's Way' & Benny Blanco's legacy22:00 Why Fat Joe CAN'T retire31:00 Playing Pablo Escobar in 'Dear Killer Nannies'46:00 What happened to Pablo's $30 billion?52:00 Why there will never be a gangster like Pablo again58:00 Joe tells hilarious Terror Squad storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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- July 22, 1960