David Oyelowo: Actor, director, optimist and MMA fan

David Oyelowo, perhaps best known for his role as Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma, knows it's a tricky time to bring out a sci-fi drama that deals with the end of the world as we know it. But The Midnight Sky, directed by George Clooney and arriving on Netflix this December, isn't just a story about goodbyes, he says. It's about people, love, beginnings and -- in the age of COVID-19 -- a reminder of just how fragile our world is. He's also happy to share why he loves the gamesmanship of mixed martial arts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices