Morris Chestnut has shared his experience working with the late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner in The resident.
speaks to People magazine on Monday, the 56-year-old actor recalled the impression Warner made on him as an actor in earlier years.
Morris said he “still can’t believe Malcolm is no longer here.”
“He was such a good guy,” the actor added, pointing to a photo 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 kind of who he was,” he continued.
“He was just an incredible guy. I hate what happened to him. Rest in peace,” it added Watson actor.
For the uninitiated, Morris and Warner worked together on The resident. The series ran for five years across six seasons from 2018 to 2023.
Warner, who played Dr. AJ Austin in the medical drama, died on July 20, 2025 after drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. He was 54.
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.
