Morris Chestnut has shared his work experience with the late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The Resident.
talking to People magazine on Monday, the 56-year-old actor recalled the impression Warner left on him as an actor in previous years.
Morris said, “I still can’t believe Malcolm isn’t here anymore.”
“He was a good guy,” the actor further said, pointing to a picture of them together on set.
“I remember this scene. Our characters didn’t like each other. He was very protective of everyone on the show and that’s how it was,” she continued.
“He was just an amazing guy. I hate what happened to him. Rest in peace,” added the watson actor.
For those who don’t know, Morris and Warner worked together on The Resident. The series ran for five years over six seasons from 2018 to 2023.
Warner, who played Dr. AJ Austin on the medical drama, died on July 20, 2025, after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. He was 54 years old.
Born on August 18, 1970 in New Jersey, Warner appeared in several projects, including Ten Days in the Valley and American Crime Story: The People v. OJ Simpson.
