I was discovered on the Sony lot through an audition by Denzel Washington. Derek Luke auditiondenzeldiscover Change image and share on social
Then I was working in a store in Newark, New Jersey, and I saw an actor in person, and I got so excited. My whole day changed. That's when I decided to challenge myself to make my dreams become a reality. Derek Luke actorchallengechange share on social
I was working at the store on the Sony studios in Culver City. And I was literally holding a shirt when they came in and told me I'd got the part! It just shows dreams do come true. Derek Luke cityculverdream Change image and share on social
Denzel Washington is a person I will always emulate. I emulate him because he focuses on real life. Because of that he has made me a better person. Derek Luke denzelemulatefocus Change image and share on social
I want what's mine. I see other actors who are doing very interesting roles, and I just want to continue to do things that are interesting, and things that people will go see in theaters. Derek Luke actorcontinueinterest Change image and share on social
I loved B.I.G., but not like I liked Tupac, because he was an actor, so I related to him. Derek Luke actorloverelate Change image and share on social
It's a story about victory that will touch the lives of everyone who watches it. It's powerful. Derek Luke livepowerfulstory Change image and share on social
Oh, my God! My wife and I, boy, we got down that night. On a personal note! Derek Luke boygodnight Change image and share on social
Denzel Washington invoked confidence. When you have confidence, you can do anything. And that's what happened. I learned about being honest and keeping it true, keeping it true in my performance. Derek Luke confidencedenzelhappen Change image and share on social
Antwone's story was a story of hope and that's what appealed to me. I needed hope myself at that time. I think all actors give up at some time and think they're never going to make it. Derek Luke actorantwoneappeal Change image and share on social