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Hispanic and Indigenous American actor/writer/director Justin Johnson Cortez rose to prominence in 2022 as one of the year's hottest breakout talents, starring in The CW's highest rated new series, "Walker Independence," from executive producer Jared Padalecki.
Hispanic and Indigenous American actor/writer/director Justin Johnson Cortez rose to prominence in 2022 as one of the year's hottest breakout talents, starring in The CW's highest rated new series, "Walker Independence," from executive producer Jared Padalecki.
Aug 21, 2022 · Justin Johnson Cortez is a director, writer and actor who is now set to star as a regular in CBS Studios’ Walker: Independence, a prequel to Walker which will begin Thursday, October 6. Johnson Cortez is best known for his roles in Fox’s Lucifer and 911: Fallen Star.
Feb 13, 2024 · We got the chance to talk to Justin about what he looks back on with Walker: Independence, his role in the upcoming fourth season of Walker, his new role in Ransom Canyon, and more. Nerds and Beyond: I have to ask about Walker: Independence to start.
Nov 1, 2022 · Now, Johnson Cortez is happy to play an Indigenous character who stands out in his own right — not as a one-dimensional plot point for the white leads. The actor is costarring in The CW's Walker Independence as Calian — an Apache Native in late-1800s Texas.
Apr 11, 2023 · With Justin Johnson Cortez, Monica Gleberman. We spoke to Justin Johnson Cortez exclusively about all things 'Walker: Independence' and how important having a show that is real and authentic (especially when it comes to diversity, native languages, and wardrobe).
Oct 13, 2022 · Rising star Justin Johnson Cortez joins us to talk about his portrayal of Calian, a young Apache tracker who helps Abigail Walker on her quest for justice against her husband's...
Nov 18, 2022 · Justin Johnson Cortez has been winning over audiences as the goodhearted and loveable Apache tracker Calian on The CW’s Walker prequel, Walker: Independence. This week, the show aired its midseason finale, one that was centered around Calian and a trial to determine if he was guilty of killing one of the town’s founding fathers.
Oct 16, 2022 · Justin Johnson Cortez reshapes Native roles, breaking free from harmful clichés. Join the adventure, action, and drama that bridges generational gaps. Witness the transformative power of storytelling and diverse representation in this visually stunning series.
Nov 18, 2022 · Calian (Justin Johnson Cortez) now knows who his friends are. On Thursday's mid-season finale of Walker Independence, Calian faced trial for the murder of Francis Reyes (Nestor Serrano), and...
