Javon "Wanna" Walton chats to SPIN
Euphoria actor Javon "Wanna" Walton stars in the upcoming Addams Family sequel.
SPIN's Sarina Bellissimo caught up with him for a chat about the new movie, and his role as Ashtray in Euphoria.
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Wanna is the voice of Pugsley Addams in The Addams Family 2.
You'll also recognise him for his role as drug dealer Fezco's younger brother Aashtray in Euphoria.
But what you might not know, is the 15-year-old is also a boxing champion and gymnast.
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Sarina asked him how he knew he wanted to pursue a career in boxing at such a young age.
He replied, "From such a young age, I've had this passion for whatever I do to just do it to the max."
"That's what I really wanted to do with boxing, to just bring that to the highest level of competition since I've been doing it since I was like 4 or 5 years old."
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The SPIN presenter asked him what it was like getting a call from the people at Euphoria, asking him to audition.
Wanna replied, "It was just something so different than I would have thought I'd be doing."
"I was just super interested in it and I'm super glad I got that role."
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Sarina asked Wanna what it's like being back on set for season two.
He teased, "There's a ton of crazy stuff that happens and I'm super excited for you guys to see it."
In the same interview, Wanna spoke about his Addams Family character Pugsley.
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When asked what he loves about playing the role, he said, "Probably like the playfulness, prankster side of him."
"Also seeing him grow as a character because he ends up changing a lot!"
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Sarina also spoke to other members of The Addams Family 2 cast including Chloe Grace Moretz.
She shared why she loves getting to be Wednesday; what it's been like growing up in Hollywood; why she lets fear be her guide when she chooses her work; and what she hopes to do more of in the future.
Sarina spoke to director Conrad Vernon too.
He shares what story he wanted to tell in this film; what it was like working with Snoop Dogg; and whether we'll be seeing the Addams' on screen again.
Nick Kroll is back again as the voice of Uncle Fester in The Addams Family 2.
He shares how it felt to revisit Uncle Fester; has some dating advice; and the importance of creating his own work and therapy.
The Addams Family 2 drops in Irish cinemas October 8th.
