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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: Man on Fire, Oakland, Michael Bay, Keanu Reeves
Howās it going,
Day two in the Bay, and this one got layers.
We sat down with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and the convo went everywhere it needed to. From stepping into legendary roles, to how AI is already changing the game, to wild stories about directors who never turn it off.
This wasnāt just about acting. This was about pressure, creativity, and knowing who you are when the lights hit.
As always, appreciate yāall ā Matt & Stack