DaVine Joy Randolph

Published: Dec. 3, 2019, 4:55 p.m.

Da\u2019Vine Joy Randolph is having a breakthrough moment playing an actor having a breakthrough moment. The Pennsylvania native and Yale School of Drama graduate portrays the real-life Lady Reed in Netflix\u2019s film \u201cDolemite Is My Name,\u201d directed by Craig Brewer and starring Eddie Murphy as blaxploitation comedian Rudy Ray Moore. Tony-nominated for \u201cGhost the Musical\u201d and determined to work in theater, television, and film, Da\u2019Vine objects to the notion that artists need to stay in their respective lanes: \u201cWhat if I want the whole highway?\u201d This episode is brought to you by Universal Pictures.\n\n--\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features interviews with some of the most exciting actors and storytellers working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nListen and subscribe to \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on:\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n- Overcast: https://bit.ly/2OJvWGk\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n\nFollow Backstage and \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media Manager: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Samantha Sherlock and Kasey Howe