517: STACIE GREENWELL - STAR ON CROSS

517: STACIE GREENWELL - STAR ON CROSS

Author: Hilliard Guess March 24, 2025 Duration: 1:33:10

In this episode, Hilliard and guest co-hosts (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson and (actor/filmmaker) Iona Morris Jackson sat down with STACIE GREENWELL who plays the role of Detective Shawna D Lackner, one of the stars on the Amazon Prime hit series CROSS!


Stacie’s journey from the courtroom to the camera is a testament to following one's true passion. After several years practicing law in Washington, D.C., Stacie realized her heart belonged to the world of performance. She made a bold move to New York City, where she earned an M.F.A. in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School. Years of stage experience in the Big Apple prepared her for her next chapter in Hollywood. Since arriving in Los Angeles, Stacie has appeared in numerous beloved and critically acclaimed television series such as Shameless (Showtime), Perry Mason (HBO), Big Little Lies (HBO), Last Man Standing (Fox), The Pitt (HBO), and Modern Family (ABC), as well as the Oscar-nominated film, Vice. Currently, Stacie plays the role of Detective Shawna De Lackner in Prime Video’s global crime thriller, Cross, which has been recognized with an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama!
We talk about Stacie’s amazing journey, listening to her instincts, , auditioning in NY, the big move to LA, landing roles on TV and Film, her audition process for Cross, working with casting directors, what’s expected out of directors, feeling safe on set, what’s next and so much more!


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