Julian Horton, the man behind Roy Bellery, Netflix’s most hated character on Tyler Perry’s hit series Beauty In Black — sits down with Baller Alert for an unfiltered conversation about the breakout role that changed everything.
In this episode, Julian opens up about his journey from college football and the NFL to becoming one of the most talked-about actors on the internet. He explains how he landed the role of Roy after auditioning for multiple characters, getting rejected, then getting the unexpected call from casting director Kim Coleman that put him on Netflix’s global stage.
He breaks down how he built the character of Roy — angry, outrageous, traumatized, and misunderstood — and how his own life experiences helped him step into the role authentically. He talks about going viral at a Chris Brown concert, staying grounded through prayer and meditation, and navigating an industry where only a small percentage of actors truly make it.
Julian also shares his plans for ownership, i...
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