Chris Brown hopes fans will see a different side of him in Takers

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BlackTree TV had a chance to sit down with Singer/Actor/Executive Producer Mr. Chris Brown and renowned actor Mr. Michael Ealy. This was BlackTree's 1st time speaking to Chris since the 'controversy'. A year and a half later his career has been on a roller coaster ride, but with this movie he is attempting to 'take' back his super star status (some of us believe that he never lost it). Michael Ealy is definitely an actor to watch in Hollywood, he seems to have that controlling factor where you are not gonna catch him in too many bad movies, he is priming himself for an Oscar run which is sure to come later in his career. Both men had interesting things to say about being a Taker, and controlling their careers.

More about Chris Brown and Michael Ealy

CHRIS BROWN ("Jesse Attica" and Executive Producer) was, not so long ago, just the 16-year-old boy next door in the small town of Tappahannock, VA (population 2,000), with a world of talent and big dreams fueled by the artists he grew up admiring: everyone from Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder and Donnie Hathaway to Michael Jackson and Usher. With his third album for Jive Records, Graffiti, spawning hits like "I Can Transform Ya" and his sophomore album for Jive Records, "Exclusive," certified platinum, Brown has proven ready to take his place alongside his heroes. Brown, who co-writes many of his tracks, has worked with Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am, fellow platinum artist T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Swizz Beats and hit songwriters and producers Sean Garrett, the Underdogs and Adonis and Bryan-Michael Cox.
In addition to his burgeoning music career, Brown is also branching out into acting with appearances on the television series "The O.C." and "One on One" and roles in the feature film hits Stomp the Yard and This Christmas, the latter with co-stars Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King. The latter film, a drama, tells the story of a Christmas celebration one clan will never forget as the children return home for the first time in years and bring along plenty of baggage.

MICHAEL EALY (Jake Attica) From his breakout role in Barbershop and Barbershop 2, Michael Ealy is quickly rising through the ranks as one of Hollywood's leading young actors.
Currently, Ealy is appearing on the hit ABC series "FlashForward" where he portrays CIA agent Marshall Vogel who becomes more involved with the Mosaic investigation (which examines the cause of a blackout that effected people globally). He will next be returning to Showtime for a five episode arc in "Californication" playing Natascha McElhone's love interest on the show.
Previously, Ealy starred in Sony Pictures' Seven Pounds opposite Will Smith. Smith personally selected Ealy to play the pivotal role of Smith's younger brother in this dark drama. He also starred in Spike Lee's World War II drama The Miracle at St. Anna which portrayed the story of four buffalo soldiers who risk their lives to save a young, Italian boy, while in enemy territory. Ealy was also featured in the docu-mini-series, The People Speak, based on Howard Zinn's acclaimed book. One of the historical figures he portrays is "Malcolm X". Other star-studded performances include: Matt Damon, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and Don Cheadle, to name a few.
On television, Ealy starred in the Showtime mini-series "Sleeper Cell" where he portrayed Darwyn, a Muslim FBI agent sent undercover to infiltrate a terrorist cell in Los Angeles. "Sleeper Cell" quickly went on to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Miniseries and an AFI Honor for Best Program of the Year and Ealy also earned a nomination for a Golden Globe for his lead performance in the mini-series.
In addition, Ealy was handpicked by Oprah Winfrey to star opposite Halle Berry in the ABC and Harpo Films telepic, Their Eyes Were Watching God. The special received rave reviews and was viewed by over 26 million people. Ealy earned an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for his portrayal of "Teacake." Ealy also starred in a Sundance selection: the film noir, Never Die Alone, opposite DMX, for Fox Searchlight Pictures.
A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Ealy graduated college with a degree in English. Shortly after, he headed to New York where he performed in several stage productions, including the Off-Broadway hits Joe Fearless and Whoa Jack, for which he earned an Adelco Award nomination for his performance.

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