The fantasy comedyLittlehas dropped onto Netflix, adding another record-breaking hit to its digital library. This 2019 movie was executive produced by its young star, Marsai Martin, who plays a businessperson after she gets magically turned back into a child in the vein of Tom Hanks’Big; the adult version of her character, an unkind woman forced to self-evaluate by these events, is played by Regina Hall. Though Martin was initially hired as the executive producer forLittle, she didn’t want to stop there.
Living up to her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most ambitious young actors,Martin sought to star in the film she created alongside Hall and Issa Rae. Additionally, before starring and producingLittle, Martin was primarily famous for her role asDiane Johnson on ABC’s hit sitcomBlack-ish. SinceLittle and Black-ish, Martin has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most prominent young talents, having worked on many more films and TV shows as an actor and a producer.
Marsai Martin Became The Youngest Executive Producer In Hollywood History For 2019’s Little
The 14-Year-Old Marsai Martin Set A World Record As A Hollywood EP
With her work on thisage-changing comedy film,Martin set a new world record by becoming the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history.Martin’s groundbreaking achievement asLittle’s 14-year-old executive producer has been listed inGuinness World Records. The only person who has come close to breaking Martin’s record is actress Millie Bobby Brown when she producedEnola Holmesat age 16. When Martin learned that she would be included in the 2021 edition ofGuinness World Records, she released this statement to express her gratitude:
“I was very shocked for sure. For me, I could have never imagined being a part of something like this. I am so beyond grateful to be a part of it.”
According toGuinness World Records, Martin was the one who came up with the film’s premise in the first place. After telling her parents about her story idea and polishing it, she proposed the film toBlack-ishcreator Kenya Barris, who helped get it off the ground. And with that, Martin’s star power skyrocketed, opening the door for more opportunities in Hollywood even at such a young age.
What Marsai Martin Has Done Since Producing & Starring In Little
Martin Has Continued To Act & Produce Throughout Film & TV
Following her work onLittle, Martin starred in several major movie and TV projects, namely the remaining seasons ofBlack-ish. She claimed roles in films likeSpirit Untamed,PAW Patrol: The Movieand its sequel, andGood Burger 2. She also starred in shows includingThe Hair Tales,Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,The Masked Singer, andGood Times: Black Again. On top of starring in such films and TV shows,Martin has continued working as one of Hollywood’s youngest producers. Specifically, she helped produce the 2020 movieFantasy Football, in which she also starred.
As for her upcoming projects, Martin will star in the Viola Davis-led action thrillerG20, which will premiere on an undisclosed date.
As for her upcoming projects, Martin will star in the Viola Davis-led action thrillerG20, which will be released on an undisclosed date. Combined with her work onBlack-ish, Martin executive producing and starring in the record-breakingLittlemade her Hollywood career. Her presence in film and TV has reached staggering new heights five years after working onLittle, and her career shows no signs of slowing down. One can only imagine what creative endeavor the young Marsai Martin will embark on afterG20.
