From South Side Dreams to TV Screens- Kris Lofton Tells the Story

Actor, creator, and all-around hustler Kris Lofton sits down with G-Wayne for one of the realest, funniest, and most inspiring conversations on the pod yet. Known for his breakout role as Jenard on Power Book IV: Force, Kris opens up about his journey from Chicago to Hollywood, the grind behind his success, and the unbelievable story of how he actually landed his Power role.Actor Kris Lofton joins G-Wayne to talk about breaking into Hollywood, surviving the industry beyond fame, and why mindset matters more than booking the role. From Power to personal growth and positioning, Kris keeps it honest about ambition, pressure, and staying grounded while leveling up.He talks about surviving setbacks, staying consistent when the industry tests you, and navigating the politics of acting while staying true to yourself. Kris also shares never-before-heard stories about auditioning, losing roles, competing with friends, and the CRAZY moment his self-made audition tape stopped an entire casting process.This episode is filled with game — about acting, growth, discipline, reputation, networking, cooking (yes, cooking!), and how to avoid getting written into corners on TV shows.Raw, hilarious, motivating, and packed with gems.Connect with Kris Lofton: https://www.instagram.com/krisdlofton/  Connect with G Wayne: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_w_gwayneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatedgamepodcast Executive Produced by Harold Lefty Williams, Alex Parker, Kori Davis, and Eugene Parker Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.