Martin Bobb-Semple on How He Captured the Heart of Lando in All American: Homecoming

Martin Bobb-Semple digs into Lando's battles with trusting others and feeling betrayed, highlighting how crucial it is to really get into the character's deep feelings to give a real performance.

Martin Bobb-Semple’s performance as Lando in All American: Homecoming is really complex, especially when he’s dealing with feelings of being let down and not trusting anyone.

When talking about his role, Bobb-Semple points out how much he tries to make Lando’s emotions feel real, highlighting how important it is to stay true to the character’s struggles.

In an interview, Bobb-Semple mentioned, “Lando is someone who shows his feelings a lot, but that also makes him more open to getting hurt.

Showing emotions like betrayal means you have to really think about it and feel it yourself, connecting with those feelings on a deep level.”

He looks into Lando’s mind to really get the confusion and mistrust his character is dealing with.

In another chat, he went into more detail, saying, “The hardest part is making those deep feelings seem real. You can’t just act; you have to really get into the character’s story.

For Lando, every time he doubts or gets let down is a big part of his growth.” Bobb-Semple’s effort to understand these feelings makes his acting better, helping us see Lando’s inner struggles more clearly.

Bobb-Semple also talked about how he gets ready for those tough scenes, saying, “Before filming those intense parts, I often spend some time by myself, thinking about times in my life when I felt betrayed.

This kind of connection, no matter how it happens, helps bring a real and raw energy to Lando’s experience.” His focus on keeping Lando’s emotional world true is key to making the audience really feel what the character is going through.

These thoughts from Bobb-Semple add depth to All American: Homecoming, giving us a deeper look into Lando’s story. His careful approach to showing Lando’s deep feelings shows the skill and art of bringing a character to life.