You are an experienced talent in the business, working on numerous commercials. How did you get to star in this commercial?  The creators of the commercial were looking to cast “a Midwestern American, 35-40, who speaks in a thick Jamaican accent.” My commercial agents knew that I could do an above-average patois, and they managed to get me in the room.  After an initial audition and a secondary audition, the creative team decided that I was their “Dave Johnson.” The rest is history. It should be noted that without the amazing creative team at Deutsch LA and the genius Director Tom Kuntz, this commercial wouldn’t have seen the light of day.  I’m very grateful to be involved in this ad. As a Jamaican, you were able to deliver a credible take of the accent for someone who is foreign to the culture. How difficult was it learning the accent? Thick patois is difficult for me to mimic – and even harder to hear.  My brother-in-law comes from Jamaica, and to this day I can’t understand 80% of what he’s saying when he’s on the phone to his friends. I have been a lifelong reggae fan, and as a voice actor I have tried to […]
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