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Born in London and raised across London, Spain, and Nigeria, Fagbenle was a world traveler at a young age. As a child, music was his passion and he played the saxophone in bands across Europe, performing at the Edinburgh Festival, Wembley Arena, the Royal Albert Hall, and even touring Spain. When he was 16 years old, Fagbenle landed his first proper role in a Nigerian adaptation of the William Shakespeare play Macbeth. Originally hired to play the saxophone, Fagbenle was also given several lines in the play, and he knew at that moment that acting was his calling. The director was so impressed by Fagbenle's work, by the second revival of the play he had secured the lead role. Fagbenle went on to attend the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, graduating early in 2001 and joining alumni such as Sean Bean, Ralph Fiennes, and Anthony Hopkins. Theatre became his passion, as he appeared in dozens of plays across the UK, working in notable productions including the national tours of shows such as Ragamuffin, Romeo & Juliet [as Mercutio], and the West End debut of Porgy and Bess, the musical. Fagbenle was soon offered his first lead role for the stage, in John Guare's award winning play Six Degrees of Separation. His work was met by outstanding reviews, and a M.E.N. Theatre Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. While Fagbenle's career flourished on the theatre front, he also made his break into film and television. In 2006, Fagbenle made his feature film debut, appearing in The Weinstein Company's Breaking and Entering (2006) opposite Jude Law, Robin Wright, and Juliette Binoche. He was next seen in I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) in 2007 alongside Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, and Saoirse Ronan. In 2008, he made his first appearance on US television, starring on NBC's Quarterlife (2007) playing John, a singer songwriter-- where Fagbenle was able pen and perform all the songs his character played on the show. 2008 also brought starring roles for Fagbenle in the UK; as he appeared in the critically acclaimed Walter's War (2008) as Walter Tull, a biopic of the first mixed heritage officer in the British Army, and Consuming Passion (2008) for the BBC. In 2010, Fagbenle took a leading role as Chris in the BBC One flagship show Material Girl (2010). He also starred in the television series Thorne: Sleepyhead (2010) and Thorne: Scaredycat (2010), adaptations of the Mark Billingham novels Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat. Directed by 24 (2001) producer Stephen Hopkins, the six one hour episodes also starred Sandra Oh, and David Morrissey, and was sold to over 100 countries. 2010 also brought Fagbenle back to the states, where he starred opposite Tia and Tamera Mowry in the Lifetime movie Double Wedding (2010). In his down time, Fagbenle loves to go backpacking, play basketball, and volunteers at numerous schools, putting on free drama and music classes for kids.

📼The new Prowler series launches August 19 2024. This is a fan casting for the show based on characters from Marvel Comics. The Prowler is the story of Aaron Davis, which begins with a crime, there will be a lot of action, but also love and betrayal, don't miss it only on Disney+ ________________________________________________________________ 📖 Premise: ▫️ A gritty crime drama series (6–8 episodes), or a standalone film, that follows Aaron Davis – a young man trying to survive the harsh streets of Brooklyn. Before he became the elusive vigilante/anti-hero Prowler, he was just a kid caught between loyalty, family, and survival. ▫️This origin story explores how a man with good intentions fell into darkness – and what it cost him. _________________________________________________________________ 🧩 Core Themes: ▫️Brotherhood & Family Conflict: The tense relationship between Aaron and his brother Jefferson Davis (Miles Morales’ father), who took the honest path as a cop. ▫️The Descent into Crime: Aaron turns to crime not out of greed, but necessity. But slowly, he loses his way. ▫️Becoming the Prowler: The creation of his suit and skills, possibly through shady connections and underground tech dealers. ▫️Moral Gray Area: He’s not a villain out of malice – he’s a product of his environment, but choices define him. _______________________________________________________________ 🔥 Episode Breakdown (Series Format): ▫️Episode 1 – "Two Brothers" We meet young Aaron and Jeff. Their childhoods, first encounter with crime, and how the system shaped them differently. ▫️Episode 2 – "Broken Codes" Aaron gets involved in small-time crime to help the family. He begins to question right and wrong. ▫️Episode 3 – "The System" Corruption, injustice, and opportunity lead Aaron to cross a line. He meets a mysterious tech supplier. ▫️Episode 4 – "The Prowler" The prototype suit is born. Aaron takes on the identity of the Prowler for the first time – a failed job changes everything. ▫️Episode 5 – "The Price of Loyalty" Conflict with Jefferson escalates. Aaron is pulled deeper into the criminal underworld. ▫️Episode 6 – "The Choice" Aaron has one last chance to walk away – but to do so means betraying someone close or losing everything. ▫️(Bonus: Post-credit scene shows a young Miles watching the Spider-Man swinging across the city.) ▫️(the second post credit scene was a preview of how the sinister six come together) _______________________________________________________________ 🎨 Style & Mood: ▫️Visuals: Moody Brooklyn streets, neon shadows, realism mixed with sci-fi tech touches (Prowler's suit, gadgets). ▫️Music: Jazz-infused hip-hop and ambient synths – think Spider-Verse meets The Batman. ▫️Inspirations: Breaking Bad, Daredevil, Atlanta, Into the Spider-Verse.
