DeWanda Wise and Colin Trevorrow In Conversation
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Location: The New England Aquarium's Simons Theatre
This event is free of cost. However, you must RSVP to attend.DeWanda Wise and Colin Trevorrow ignite a fireside chat about their experiences in the industry and what they are each most passionate about.
The keynote will be followed by a Q&A.
DeWanda Wise
DeWanda Wise is a critically-acclaimed American actor and filmmaker.
Most recently, Wise made her blockbuster debut as the scene-stealer Kayla Watts in
Jurassic World Dominion.
In 2023, she can be seen in the highly anticipated Showtime adaptation of Lisa Taddeo’s
Three Women, and Chris Pine’s directorial debut,
Poolman, alongside Annette Benning, Danny Devito, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Pine himself.
Additional credits include her first leading role in ABC’s
Firelight, her breakout role as Nola Darling in the Netflix adaption of
She's Gotta Have It, the hit comedy
Someone Great by Jenn Kaytin Robinson, and playing Swan opposite Kevin Hart in the Sony/Netflix film
Fatherhood among others.
Select stage credits include Atlantic Theater Company's
Fireflies, originating the roles of 'Nina' in Dominique Morisseau's
Sunset Baby, and ‘Mercy’ in
Flight, directed by Liesl Tommy, David Mamet’s
Race, and
In the Continuum.
An Ambassador for
NAMI, DeWanda is committed to reducing mental health stigma, and systemic change towards accessible care for all.