Jovan Adepo

Biography

Jovan Adepo, born on September 6, 1988, in Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England, is a British-American actor who has steadily built a compelling career in film and television.

Adepo moved to the United States at the age of two and was raised in Waldorf, Maryland. He attended Bowie State University, where he earned a B.A. in political science and philosophy. Initially intending to become a writer, he transitioned into acting after taking commercial workshops in Los Angeles. He honed his skills by studying under various instructors, including at the Robey Theatre Company and the Actors Studio.

His career gained significant momentum with his feature film debut in the critically acclaimed period drama Fences (2016), where he played the son of Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. This role brought him considerable attention and award nominations.

Since then, Adepo has appeared in a diverse range of projects, including:

Films:

Mother! (2017)
Overlord (2018)
Babylon (2022)
To Catch a Killer (2023)
His Three Daughters (2023)
The Odyssey (upcoming, 2026)

Television:

The Leftovers (2015-2017) as Michael Murphy
When They See Us (2019) as Adult Antron McCray
Watchmen (2019) as Will Reeves / Hooded Justice, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
The Stand (2020-2021) as Larry Underwood
3 Body Problem (2024-2026) as Saul Durand
It: Welcome to Derry (upcoming, 2025)

Known for

3 Body Problem Season 1

Actor

2024

3 Body Problem (Season 1) as Saul Durand