NAACP Image Awards: 5 Jacob Latimore Film Performances Where You Can Hear the Music in Him
Jacob Latimore doesn’t just act; he moves to the rhythm. There’s a musicality embedded in his performances that goes beyond background or training; it lives in his timing, his pacing, and the way he controls emotion within a scene. Even in the heaviest dramatic moments, you can feel an internal beat guiding his choices, giving his work a flow that feels instinctive rather than studied.
As he heads into the NAACP Image Awards season with a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, this moment feels especially fitting.
It’s a reminder that his artistry has been quietly evolving, gaining depth and confidence with each role. He doesn’t demand attention; he earns it through control, presence, and precision.
Now is the perfect time to revisit the films where Latimore’s musical instincts subtly shape his acting — performances where rhythm becomes storytelling, and emotion is carried not just through words, but through the spaces between them.
Stevie — Detroit
This performance is raw and unforgettable. Latimore plays fear like it’s trapped in his chest.
His voice, posture, and stillness all feel like someone trying not to break.
Brandon — Black Nativity
Here, Latimore blends music and emotion seamlessly.
His performance feels like a song even when he’s speaking. Every emotional beat lands with rhythm.
He makes longing sound soft instead of loud.
Jeff — The Maze Runner Series
As Jeff, Latimore brings loyalty and quiet strength.
He doesn’t dominate scenes and he supports them, like harmony in a song.
His presence is needed in this film.
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Bennett Russell — Candy Jar
This is a sweet performance.
Latimore plays intelligence with gentleness. He makes emotion feel thoughtful, not rushed.
You can hear the musical timing in how he delivers lines and he knows when to pause, when to lean in, and when to pull back.
Kevin — House Party
In the modern reboot of "House Party," Latimore brings charm, rhythm, and heart to a character built on movement, music, and momentum.
As Kevin, he plays ambition with bounce and you can feel how badly he wants more, even when he doesn’t fully know how to get it yet.
His performance feels musical in the way he moves, reacts, and delivers lines and nothing is rushed, nothing is stiff.
Even in a party-heavy film, he finds emotional beats inside the chaos.
That balance is what makes him feel like more than just a lead and he feels like a vibe.
Watch the NAACP Image Awards on BET and CBS on Feb. 28, 2026.
