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Mustafa Shakir is an American actor best known for his portrayal as Bushmaster in Marvel's Luke Cage. Biography Before acting, Shakir was a barber. Although born in North Carolina, he grew up in Harlem and attended a local theater reading, where he was picked up. Afterwards, he was hooked up with various acting groups. He attended The New School and graduated in 2001. Shakir managed to earn one of the lead roles in the short lived Quarry and made a guest appearance on Timeless. He had previously auditioned for the roles of Black Lightning in the eponymous television show and M'Baku in Black Panther, but failed to acquire either role. He was finally cast as John McIver/Bushmaster, in the second season of Luke Cage. Personal life The actors that Shakir most admires are Viola Davis and Morgan Freeman. Shakir is also an avid comic book fan and has expressed interest in playing Blade or Spawn. Along with acting he is a poet, musician, and a strict vegan.