Donovan Carter Talks Ballers and Life After Football

November 15, 2016Celebrity News, Entertainment News

The former UCLA Bruins/Raiders, Defensive lineman Donovan Carter talks Ballers and Life After Football . Carter compares his real life on HBOs Ballers!!!

In a new interview Donovan Carter spoke with CelebNMusic247.com about his real football career and the evolution of his character Vernon Littlefield. Read more on the flip and find out 5 things you didn’t know about Donovan…

During our one on one with the Washington, D.C. native we learned a few interesting things you may not know about him.

Donovan told us how it all started after he was cut from the Oakland Raiders minicamp. The defensive standout for the UCLA Bruins aspired to be an NFL star since he was a young child. When he finally made it, the moment was short-lived in 2013 with the Oakland Raiders. Unfortunately he was cut in minicamp.

Donovan said, “I wanted to keep playing football. It was my dream since I was nine.” But life had other plans for Carter. After getting cut, he revealed “I was sitting around the house.” He was trying to figure out his next move since he “didn’t even know [his] next move.”

He decided to go back to UCLA where his football career started. He asked his coach what should he do and he was directed to a commercial agency. From there, he got an audition for Ballers. He said that he first went for the role of Ricky, but ended up auditioning for Vernon Littlefield.

Donovan Carter has to say about his Character:

We wanted to know how his football career and his character Vernon compare. He says that they are both Defensive lineman, both humble, and all about family.

Donovan told us that the only difference is that Vernon went right into the NFL. He did not. He went to UCLA first via a scholarship.

When it comes to Donovan’s life, he says that he doesn’t live like his character. He has a tight circle of friends that keeps him grounded. He likes to go out, but only when it’s worth it. Carter is more of a home body.

He reveals that its awesome to work with Dwayne Johnson, since he grew up watching him from childhood. He says that it’s a blessing to work with him.

We asked him if football players transitioning into acting is easy. He replied that is all about the individual player himself. He weighs in saying that he feels athletes are great actors because they know how to work hard. They’re disciplined, they just need to focus, train and learn the craft.

Carter recalls his funniest moment on set was went the director walked into a glass door. When it comes to his favorite moment on set, he replied “every day.”

Do you want to know more about Donovan Carter, then listen to the interview and find out 5 things you don’t know about him? What’s his favorite color? Where is his favorite place? What’s his favorite food? First commercial? Who does he listen too? Favorite rapper?