Actor Tyriq Withers, known for his roles in ‘Tell Me Lies’ and ‘Atlanta’, addressed his ‘chronically online’ reputation at the NAACP Image Awards. He revealed his extensive social media use is primarily for research and engaging with fans.
Actor Tyriq Withers, who has created a name for himself in the industry with projects such as ‘Tell Me Lies’, ‘Senior Year’, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’, ‘Atlanta’, and ‘Until Forever’, is also well-known for being a chronically online person. The man recently addressed the title during one of his latest appearances, commenting about how most of the time it is for research purposes. Read ahead to know more about what he had to share.
Tyriq Withers opens up about his chronic online habits
While attending the NAACP Image Awards, the actor opened up about how he is well-known for always being online and for scrolling through content. Talking to PEOPLE, the 27-year-old stated that most of the time that he spends online is because he wishes to do research.“People say I’m chronically online. God forbid I do research. God forbid, I like to just scroll a little bit. I appreciate people who appreciate the art, and I like to engage. And yes, I can lock in and do the serious movies, but I can also be a goofball because nothing matters. I’m just here to continue to be myself,” he quipped about the matter.The actor also mentioned that he completely avoids his direct messages, citing that the place “is an abyss.” He added on, “I post and I get off TikTok, I mean, get off Instagram, and I go about my business.”
On the work front
On the work front with Tyriq Withers, the actor is currently starring in ‘Reminders of Him.’ Starring opposite Maika Monroe, the story is based around a woman who is dealing with the loss of her boyfriend after a freak accident. As things take a turn in her life, she finds herself involved in a forbidden romance. The film hit theatres on March 13, and Withers has been praised for his performance on the big screen.
