jackson jr. >> what did you tell him he needed to do to play you? >> it's like i wanted him to show people the real me and show people what i'm all about. >> i even got a baby on the way and a house i just paid for off the strength of what you just told me. >> he did a wonderful job. i'so grateful and thankful for doing all that work, you know. so much work. >> it took two years. that's the thing though. it took him two years and there were other contenders in the running for the role. >> yeah. i didn't want to give it to him. i wanted him to earn it. i couldn't give it to him because we were doing a serious movie, you know, and it's my job as a producer to protect the movie, not to, you know, make it a family and friends hour, you know what i mean? >> i like that. i love that your dad said he's proud of you. what does that mean to you? some guys live their whole lives and never hear their fathers say, son, i'm proud of you. >> as a son, as a child, you know, that's what you want your parents to say. so, you know, this whole experiences that been a