Why Tommy Jepperd From Sweet Tooth Looks So Familiar
In 2013, Nonso Anozie properly went Hollywood, by landing a prime supporting gig in the would-be blockbuster "Ender's Game."
We say "would-be" because "Ender's Game" largely underwhelmed when it hit theaters. Part of the film's perceived failure was undoubtedly due to the mountain of expectations that heralded it's arrival, as "Ender's Game" is based on one of the most beloved science fiction novels in literary history.
However, even as the "Ender's Game" adaptation didn't satisfy in quite the same way as its source material, it's not entirely without its charms. Chief among them is the film's spectacular cast, which fronted the talents of Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Harrison Ford, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley, and Viola Davis. Nonso Anozie was among the film's standout supporting players, too, appearing as Ender's fiery drill instructor Sergeant Dap.
Though Anozie didn't claim a ton of screen time in "Ender's Game," he certainly made the most of the moment, welcoming Ender and his fellow new recruits to battle school via grandstanding tirades reminiscent of "Full Metal Jacket" ... though obviously nowhere near as vulgar, as "Ender's Game" was a very PG-13 affair.