Ever since his residences on SNL and In Living Color in the 90s, Chris Rock has built an eclectic film career ranging from blockbusters like Lethal Weapon 4 to quirky indie comedy like Julie Delpy’s 2 Days in New York as well as found time for his sitcom venture Everybody Hates Chris and even to produce the acclaimed documentary Good Hair. A testament to his versatility as actor, comedian and writer-director. He first stepped behind the camera in 2003 for Head of State, directed I Think I Love My Wife in 2007 and now has written and directed his most personal comedy with Top Five. The semi-autobiographical film which he wrote and produced as well as stars in, follows a day in the life of a successful standup and film comedian who feels typecast in his work and boxed in by his imminent marriage. The HFPA’s Jenny Cooney spoke to him about the film.
