DOWNLOAD Vulkan Magazine: ‘Power’ Star, Omari Hardwick Is The Sight Of Perfection On Its Latest Cover (MP3)

Ghost as he is called in the hit TV series ‘Power’, Omari Hardwick is strong and sexy starring on the latest cover of Canada’s Premier Magazine, Vulkan.

He Gained popularity from his roles on series like Being Mary and Dark Blue. This talented African- American actor looked stylish on the cover, styled by Erin Mcsherry, also photographed by Timothy Smith. Vulkan caught up with him to talk about his newly released prison crime film Shot Caller and his upcoming role in Boot Riley’s Sorry To Bother You.

Did you meet with any active parole officers to get ready for this role and gain a greater understanding of the responsibilities they hold?

Yes, I spent a lot of time with a one Eric Kraus, who is a special agent in the state of California. Eric was beneficial to both Benjamin Bratt and myself in delving into the psyche of a parole officer. He allowed us a peek into the human side of these types of men. I have shadowed fellow Eric’s in the past on other jobs where I’ve played similar characters of law enforcement.

Understanding that he’s a poetry writer. What he might say to those younger kids who often shy away from poetry to encourage them to write?
When someone shies away from poetry, it can be like shying away from themselves. I have learned in 30+ years of writing that everybody has a poem inside of them, the sooner you learn to write it, the freer you are and ultimately….the stronger

How important he thinks education and extracurricular activities are to ensuring young kids don’t get involved in gangs and illegal activities?
Extracurricular activities are paramount for kids to stay focused and headed in the right direction. Sports were so pivotal in my life as a young person, and if I wasn’t doing sports at that age, I would have been involved in music. Any form of productive extracurricular activity is the safest bet to allow children to have a productive future and to be productive citizens. It may sound hokey, but education imbues kids with a level of self-confidence and self-worth where it becomes easier for them to understand the consequences of their wrongdoings.