Kevin Hart says he’s embracing the next generation instead of competing with it as the comedian praised Gen Z’s creativity.
Speaking with AllHipHop while promoting his newly released comedy 72 Hours, Hart laughed off the idea that he could realistically keep pace with a younger crowd. Instead of trying to relive his twenties, the 47-year-old star said he’s learned to appreciate what younger entertainers are bringing to the culture.
“I’m at an age where it’s time to shut the door,” Hart said. “You know, it’s time for me to sit my ass down. Y’all go ahead and do what you going to do. Call me when you get back or call me in the morning.”
Hart joked that his social calendar now revolves around much earlier plans.
“I’m more of a morning doer now,” he said. “Y’all want to go to breakfast, early lunch, y’all want to go to a brunch, hit me and I’m your guy.”
While 72 Hours centers on Hart’s character getting caught up with a much younger group, the actor made it clear that his admiration for Gen Z extends well beyond the movie’s comedy.
The movie stars Mason Gooding, Marcello Hernández, Ben Marshall, and Kam Patterson, among older, seasoned acts like Mike Epps.
“I think that what this generation is doing is amazing,” Hart said. “It’s full of groundbreakers, entrepreneurs, influencers that are finding so many different ways to just raise the bar in entertainment.”
Rather than criticizing younger creators, Hart encouraged people his age to evolve alongside them.
“And, you know, they’re not done,” he continued. “So, you can either you can get on the train or you can get left behind. I got on the train with some amazing talent in this movie and I’m very lucky to have worked with these guys and I’m excited to see what they’re going to do next.”
Hart has built much of his recent career by collaborating with younger comedians, actors and digital creators, making his comments consistent with the partnerships he’s pursued across film, streaming and social media.
When asked what Gen Z would roast him for if he accidentally landed in one of their group chats, Hart had plenty of material ready.
“I mean, right now pretty much everything’s fair game,” he joked. “Everything’s fair game. My lack of ability to understand what the is actually going on. That’ll probably be the biggest.”
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