In an interview with Boston.com, Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving said that his approach to becoming a “certified actor” for his role in “Uncle Drew” was similar to his approach to preparing for a basketball game.
“It’s all part of a strive for perfection,” Irving said. “It’s working on a craft that you feel passionate about.”
But even Irving would tell you that hours of hard work and practice don’t necessarily guarantee results on the court — or at the box office. So how will Irving’s fastidious preparation for his first feature film, which hits theaters Thursday evening, pay off?