Brian Tyree Henry on how ‘Dope Thief’ let him ‘reclaim’ his name: ‘I was just Paper Boi to people,’ and now ‘I became Brian again’

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An acting career as dynamic and diverse as that of Brian Tyree Henry is a matter of envy for many in the industry. From television to film, theater to voiceovers in animation, his performances are renowned for their realistic, magnetic appeal. His roles, such as the Emmy nominated ‘Paper Boi’ Miles in Donald Glover’s critically acclaimed FX series, and the troubled parolee in Barry Jenkins’ interpretation of James Baldwin’s work, demonstrate an …

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As I mentioned, I can't emphasize this enough: I must underscore how rare it is to meet an actor like Brian Tyree Henry and have that immediate, instant chemistry. We're the same kind of actor, we're both fast, and we're both a little facile. It was like jumping into extremely familiar territory with someone I'd never seen before. We had a marvelous rapport instantly.

Brian Tyree Henry on how ‘Dope Thief’ let him ‘reclaim’ his name: ‘I was just Paper Boi to people,’ and now ‘I became Brian again’

"Dope Thief allowed me to reclaim my name," says Brian Tyree Henry, the star and executive producer of the Apple TV+ limited series. The Oscar, Emmy, and Tony nominee tells Gold Derby, "I was just Paper Boi [from Atlanta] to people for quite a few years. And so with this one, I think that I became Brian again, and that is very special to me." Watch our full interview above. Henry plays Ray Driscoll on Dope Thief, a con artist who, along with his…