News 12 speaks with 'Hustle' actor from Harlem
A young man from Harlem is now taking on the streets of Los Angeles after landing a role as “Mr. Everything” in the newest popular Netflix film “Hustle,” starring Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah.
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Jun 24, 2022, 12:02 AM
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young man from Harlem is now taking on the streets of Los Angeles after landing
a role as “Mr. Everything” in the newest popular Netflix film “Hustle,”
starring Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah.
The
film follows a basketball scout, played by Adam Sandler, who is trying to find
his way back into the NBA when he finds a street ball player in Spain.
Elvin Rodriguez says the role fell into his lap, as he had no acting
experience when someone suggested he audition because of his love for
basketball.
“You
know, I call it serendipity because I was just at the right place at the right
time,” said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez
is also part of a nonprofit called Hoopbus, that aims to bring communities
across the country together through basketball. He says his main inspiration is
his late great-grandfather.
Rodriguez
says the role was the opportunity of a lifetime, and that it’s just the beginning.
