ESSENCE caught up with Mike Colter just ahead of the film’s release Wednesday, and he shared how a much needed breakthrough saved his acting career.

Mike Colter's movies demonstrate his rise to become one of America's most well-known actors. Born on August 26, 1976, in Columbia, South Carolina, Mike's passion for acting began at a young age.

Mike Colter Talks ‘The Union,’ Kicking Halle Berry, and Mark Wahlberg’s Infamous Work-Out Schedule: “He Is Dedicated” By Anna Menta Published Aug. 16, 2024, 9:30 a.m. ET ...