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It all started six years ago when actor Nick Barrotta<\/strong><\/a> was cast on BET\u2019s political drama series, The Oval<\/em>, where he forged a lifelong friendship and mentorship with executive producer Tyler Perry<\/strong>. Now reflecting on his work with Life & Style<\/em>, Nick shares the lessons he\u2019s learned along the way from the successful entrepreneur.<\/p>\n \u201cTyler Perry is a powerhouse and a pioneer in the entertainment industry,\u201d Nick, 34, exclusively tells Life & Style<\/em>. \u201cHe has taught me so much over the years but he is a constant reminder that no dream is too big.\u201d<\/p>\n Not only has Tyler, 55, taught Nick to reach for his goals but he\u2019s also changed the way he measures success. \u201cIt\u2019s not about the material things, it\u2019s truly about how many lives you can impact and what you can do for others,\u201d the \u201cHere\u2019s to Life!<\/a>\u201d podcast host explains.<\/p>\n Nick will star in yet another Tyler Perry Studios production titled DUPLICITY<\/em><\/a> \u2013 available to stream on Prime Video on March 20 \u2013 where he notes fans can expect \u201ca lot of twists and turns\u201d as the \u201clegal thriller will keep [everyone] on the edge of [their] seat!\u201d<\/p>\n Featuring Kat Graham<\/strong>, Meagan Tandy<\/strong>, Joshua Adeyeye<\/strong> and Tyler Lepley<\/strong>, the film follows high-powered attorney Marley (Kat Graham) who is faced with solving the murder of her best friend Fela\u2019s (Meagan Tandy) husband (Joshua Adeyeye). With the help of her boyfriend (Tyler Lepley), who is a former cop turned private investigator, Marley\u2019s quest to find the shooter \u201cleads her down a treacherous maze of deception and betrayal,\u201d according to the film\u2019s official summary.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cKat Graham steps into a role we\u2019ve never seen her in before and it\u2019s awesome to see the leap she took playing Marley,\u201d Nick explains. \u201cMy character, Sam, is a news producer and steps up to help when Fela finds out her husband is murdered. He is passionate about the news station and takes pride in his job\u2026 and, more importantly, wants to uncover the truth!\u201d<\/p>\n While viewers can gear up to watch Nick in this new role, he tells Life & Style<\/em> there\u2019s another genre he hopes to tackle next.<\/p>\n \u201cMost of the roles I\u2019ve gotten have been heavier in drama. I think it would be fun to explore a new genre like romantic comedy,\u201d he says. \u201cLet\u2019s manifest it!\u201d<\/p>\n Want to learn more about Nick? Find out the celebrity that\u2019s left him the most starstruck, his go-to cocktail, and more fun facts below!\n<\/p>\n\n