Aug 5, 2026 · 35 min · 17 segments
John Feitelberg sits down with Common for an all-new episode of Scene Stealers to break down the scenes that defined his career. From his breakout role in Smokin' Aces to American Gangster, John Wick…
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John FeitelbergHost
Well, listen, I, I first got introduced to the script, I had just did a audition for something and I didn't get the role.
So I was in a, in a tough place, but I, but I've, through my faith and my belief in God and, and the purpose that I have, I've f- I've learned to take those rejections and know I have purpose and, and know that the right ones for me are gonna be there.
Like, I got a call from my agents at the time and, and they said, "Man, it's a project, it's a role for you.
Um, it's, Apple is doing it." And next thing I know, I started reading, and I was like, "Man, this is really good writing." The writing was incredible.
Now, as you said, John, the, the character, I, it was something about him I loved because he wasn't me.
Well, listen, I, I first got introduced to the script, I had just did a audition for something and I didn't get the role.
So I was in a, in a tough place, but I, but I've, through my faith and my belief in God and, and the purpose that I have, I've f- I've learned to take those rejections and know I have purpose and, and know that the right ones for me are gonna be there.
Like, I got a call from my agents at the time and, and they said, "Man, it's a project, it's a role for you.
Um, it's, Apple is doing it." And next thing I know, I started reading, and I was like, "Man, this is really good writing." The writing was incredible.
Now, as you said, John, the, the character, I, it was something about him I loved because he wasn't me.
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