35 Years Later Giancarlo Esposito Recreates One of His Most Famous Scenes
Veteran actor Giancarlo Esposito re-models a scene from *Do The Right Thing*. Among others, Lee himself, Samuel L. Jackson, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Martin Lawrence, Rosie Perez, Ruby Dee, John Turturro, Bill Dunn, and Richard Edson comprised the all-star cast of 1989's Spike Lee film. One such cast member was Esposito of *Breaking Bad*, as Mookie's eccentric friend Buggin' Out.
Esposito re-created a noteworthy Buggin' Out incident in an Instagram video from lethalshooter. Esposito in the video sees his white Air Jordan sneakers run over by a bicycle, which in this case is moving slowly along the sidewalk. Reciting several of the real lines from *Do The Right Thing*, the actor says, "what are you doing in my block, in my neighborhood, on my side of the street?"
Since *Do the Right Thing*, where has Giancarlo Esposito been?
Esposito's expressive speech is a great reminder of his popular character even decades after. Early in Esposito's career, as an artist still developing, *Do the Right Thing* came first. Esposito was known for his consistent performance as Mickey in a few episodes of the popular PBS show *Sesame Street* prior to the Lee film. He also collaborated with Lee on the 1988 movie *School Daze* before *Do the Right Thing*.
Esposito's career forward was launched in great part by *Do the Right Thing*. Following the popularity of *Do the Right Thing*, he teamed Lee on the films *Mo' Better Blues* and *Malcolm X*. During the 1990s, Esposito starred in several more Movies and TV shows including *The Usual Suspects*.
Esposito does a fantastic job of distilling his characteristic buggin's essence.
Esposito brilliantly captures the core of his unique Buggin' Out character. Original movie details are changed, such raising the Air Jordans' price from $100 to $200. Unlike the new video, the remade scene omits the gentrification lines from *Do the Right Thing*, for the original sequence features a white man trampling over the shoes wearing a Larry Bird t-shirt.
The way Esposito re-created Buggin' Out reveals his obvious acting ability. He delivers to the part he performed decades ago the same passion and fire. The scene serves as a potent reminder of the influence *Do the Right Thing* had on the world of Movies as well as Esposito's career.
Analyzing *Do the Right Thing*
Starring himself, Giancarlo Esposito, Bull Nunn, John Turturro, and Ossie Davis, Spike Lee's Oscar-nominated film *Do the Right Thing* is The comedic drama centers on Spike Lee's young character Mookie, who is caught in Brooklyn on the hottest day of summer and where prejudice and animosity develop until they explode into violence.
The film offers a strong and relevant analysis on American racial policies. Anyone who wishes to grasp the convoluted and sometimes terrible history of race in the United States must view this. A timeless classic film still relevant today is *Do the Right Thing*.
The Res legacy of Giancarlo Esposito
Playing the shockingly deliberate Gus Fring in the TV series *Breaking Bad* marked Esposito's biggest mainstream break. For the part, Esposito was nominated for an Emmy; he subsequently returned in the spinoff series *Better Call Saul*. Currently among the most sought-after performers on television, Esposito helps to popularize shows including *The Boys* and *The Mandalorian*. It's interesting to see the seasoned actor go back to the *Do the Right Thing* part that first attracted him as his immensely successful career unfolds.
Esposito's career evidence his skill and adaptability. From the quirky Buggin' Out to the terrifying Gus Fring, he has performed a wide spectrum of characters. He is a real master of his trade, and viewers all around still find inspiration and entertainment value in his work.
