Julian Horton, the man behind Roy Bellery, Netflix’s most hated character on Tyler Perry’s hit series Beauty In Black — sits down with Baller Alert for an unfiltered conversation about the breakout role that changed everything.
In this episode, Julian opens up about his journey from college football and the NFL to becoming one of the most talked-about actors on the internet. He explains how he landed the role of Roy after auditioning for multiple characters, getting rejected, then getting the unexpected call from casting director Kim Coleman that put him on Netflix’s global stage.
He breaks down how he built the character of Roy — angry, outrageous, traumatized, and misunderstood — and how his own life experiences helped him step into the role authentically. He talks about going viral at a Chris Brown concert, staying grounded through prayer and meditation, and navigating an industry where only a small percentage of actors truly make it.
Julian also shares his plans for ownership, independence, and creating his own lane through music videos and original content that show his range beyond “the villain.” The hosts highlight the impact of Tyler Perry’s all-Black cast reaching #1 worldwide on Netflix — a major moment for Black TV representation.
If you love Beauty and Black, this one is a must-watch.
Time Stamps
0:00–0:40 — Intro, hosts hype the show, introduce Julian Horton.
0:40–2:00 — How Julian went from “acting friend of BT” to star on Beauty In Black.
2:00–4:00 — Who he plays (Roy Bellery), character traits.
4:00–6:00 — Discussing Roy’s trauma, anger, and misunderstood nature.
6:00–10:00 — Hosts ask how close he is to the character; Julian explains the energy he channels.
10:00–15:00 — Football background (Arkansas, Titans), transition into acting.
15:00–20:00 — Super Bowl commercial story, importance of relationships.
20:00–30:00 — Audition journey for Netflix; losing the role, then finally getting it.
30:00–33:00 — Gratitude for landing the role and wanting his work seen globally.
33:00–38:00 — Mental health habits: prayer, meditation, walking.
38:00–40:00 — Hosts give him a gift (watch) and joke around.
40:00–48:00 — Industry struggles, long path to success, hearing many “no’s.”
48:00–55:00 — Oversaturation in acting and podcasting, why his show going #1 matters.
55:00–60:00 — Going viral at Chris Brown concert; how it unexpectedly boosted visibility.
60:00–70:00 — Using music videos to expand acting range; breaking out of typecasting.
70:00–80:00 — Manifestation, faith, and trusting God’s timing.
80:00–85:00 — The power of Black TV and Tyler Perry’s success on Netflix.
85:00–90:00 — Final reflections, how fame changes opportunities, and gratitude to Baller Alert.
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This dude was absolutely hilarious in that series lol he played a great villain type
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You are doing an AMAZING JOB JULIAN, We need you guys to please come back on
Stop taking pictures in the interviews!!! Flashes are too distracting!!!
Dang y’all was talking more than bro the whole interview
He did a great job because I hate his damn character 😂
I hated Jules character more