# @swaysuniverse1 on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=5KH4_42IALo
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-16T17:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SWAY'S UNIVERSE (@swaysuniverse1) — https://gondola.cc/swaysuniverse1

## Caption

Join Sway In The Morning for an inspiring discussion with Lil Rel Howery, Ricco Ross, Tabitha Brown, and Reagan Gomez-Preston as they celebrate Black excellence in Hollywood. In this exclusive interview, the cast of "Unexpected Christmas" shares heartfelt stories about family, faith, and creating authentic Black narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Hear insights on the importance of representation, the challenges of navigating the entertainment industry, and the joy of breaking barriers as executive producers and actors. Don’t miss this deep dive into the power of storytelling, community, and cultural legacy. Subscribe now for more exclusive interviews and stay tuned to Sway’s Universe for groundbreaking conversations!

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#blackfilmmakers #christmasmovies #ricoross #filmproduction #blackcreatives

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Lil Rel
01:28 - Ricco Ross
02:28 - Tabitha Brown
05:40 - Working with Black Executive Producers
07:55 - Tabitha Brown's Executive Producing Debut
12:31 - Collaborating with DMX
14:33 - Character in "Never Die Alone"
15:14 - Role in "The Intruder"
16:08 - Lessons from Jordan Peele
16:41 - Characters on the Edge
20:32 - Unexpected Christmas Cast on Intentionality
25:45 - Importance of Decision-Making Presence
27:28 - Childhood Holiday Memories
31:10 - Tabitha's Christmas Memories
32:11 - Rell's Christmas Memories
35:50 - Message of Unexpected Christmas
36:38 - Experience with Work Critiques
39:29 - Entrepreneurial Insights
42:53 - Being Authentic in Business
45:56 - Reagan Gomez-Preston on Hollywood Success
47:20 - Tabitha Brown on Non-Competition
48:20 - Lil Rel on Controlling Your Narrative
52:10 - Final Thoughts
53:05 - Cast of "Respect"

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About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.

Unexpected Christmas: A Black Holiday Film for the Culture | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
https://youtu.be/5KH4_42IALo


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## Tags

lilrel, filmproduction, christmasmovies, riccoross, swayinthemorning, blackactors, tabithabrown, swaysuniverse, siriusxm, blackexcellence, reagangomez, ricoross, blackcreatives, unexpectedchristmas, blackfilmmakers, shade45

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