ForKevin Hart,Fatherhoodprovided a chance to do something different.
“I’ve been doing this for a very long time,” the 42-year-old admits.
“You have to find new ways to recreate yourself and find new energy and purpose within the craft.
KEVIN HART as MATT in FATHERHOOD on Netflix.SEACIA PAVAO/NETFLIX
So in this direction that I’m going now, it’s giving you baby steps.
I gave youThe Upsideto give you a glimpse that, ‘Okay, well, this guy can act.’
And now inFatherhood, I’m giving you a higher level of what I gave inThe Upside.”
Netflix’s FATHERHOOD (L-R): MELODY HURD as MADDY, KEVIN HART as MATT.PHILIPPE BOSSE/NETFLIX
“I didn’t want to be responsible for laughs, laughs, laughs.
But, once again, never over the top for me.
It was always subdued.”
FATHERHOOD (L-R): BEHIND THE SCENES with MADDY LOGELIN, KEVIN HART as MATT, WRITER, MATTHEW LOGELIN.PHILIPPE BOSSE/NETFLIX
The role may also change certain perceptions of his own life as a dad.
A signature part of Hart’s career has been his personal growth manifesting in his work.
He adds, “As a parent myself, I would only support and love my child.
The story line was already in the book, but Hart found inspiration in its pages.
“This was this man’s life.
This is his real story.
It was an honor to portray him and his story.
And I hope that I’ve done it justice.”
Fatherhoodis now streaming on Netflix.
