You’re Never Too Young
Listen kids, you are never too young to go after your dreams! It’s 2018 and young people have the world, literally at their fingertips. If you have a dream or an idea, even if you’re a teenager like Marsai Martin, you can make your dreams happen. This 13-year-old, who is one of the stars in the hit ABC comedy series, Blackish is living her dreams out loud.
Marsai is set to executive produce and star in her debut feature film, Little. According to the Hollywood Reporter,
“Her film is about a woman who gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to relive her carefree days as a kid (played by Marsai) when the struggles of adulthood get way too real. It’s like “Big”, but in reverse.”
We have seen Marsai slay on “Blackish”, using her wit, charm, her hilarious gestures, and natural comedic timing – so this movie roll sounds like a perfect fit for her personality. “Little” will give the 13-year-old her first credits as an executive producer because she came up with the idea and she pitched it. What makes this even better is Marsai is teaming up with “Girls Trip” writer, Tracy Oliver, who helped her with the first draft of the screenplay! Also, Tina Gordon, who wrote for Drumline and is set to sit in the director’s chair for this film.
Exposing Children To Great Things (Early) Can Cause Them To Dream BIG
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Marsai talked about her future and seeing herself writing, directing, and winning Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys, she said:
“I see myself directing, writing, doing my own TV shows and movies. I see myself being a legend! (laughs) I don’t know what 30-year-old or 20-year-old Marsai would want, but there’s a path for me. And i want an EGOT!”
Marsai, because of her talent, was able to secure the big dogs for her endeavors. Universal will distribute the film through Will Packer’s production company and Kenya Harris, the creator of “Blackish”, Regina Hall and Josh Martin are all on board to help produce her film.
We love Marsai, and we love how she has such big dreams! She took an idea, and shared it with the right people, who are now helping her bring her idea to life. This is what happens with kids are exposed to great things; they begin to dream big dreams, create and invent- even at 13. Best of luck to Marsai, we expect to see great things from her in the future!
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