Television

Andre Braugher Joins Fox’s Untitled Cop Comedy

You can’t keep a talented black actor down for long. Andre Braugher has landed a co-starring role in FOX’s untitled cop comedy from the creators of “Parks and Recreation,” Blackactors.net has learned. The series will follow a group of “diverse” detectives who form an odd family in a precinct in a sketchy neighborhood of New York City. Braugher, who... Read More »

The cast of “Roots” responds to Quentin Taratino’s criticism (VIDEO)

Members of the cast of Alex Haley’s “Roots” appeared on “The Wendy Williams Show” this week to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary miniseries and to promote the new PBS special, Pioneers of Television. Levar Burton, Ben Vereen, Lesley Uggams and Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr. discussed life after the series, and also responded to director Quentin Tarantino‘s... Read More »

Watch David Oyelowo track down a terrorist in ‘Complicit’ preview trailer

The preview trailer for UK’s Channel 4 upcoming telepic Complicit has hit the web and one thing is clear—this is a serious drama about terrorism. The drama, directed by Niall McCormickm, will see David Oyelowo as an MI5 agent facing a moral dilemma when he tracks down a suspected terrorist. The official synopsis reads: In fighting the War on... Read More »

‘The Game’s’ Charles Michael Davis Lands Key Role In ‘Vampire Diaries’ Spinoff

The upcoming pilot for “The Vampire Diaries” spinoff “The Originals” has found Klaus’ protege in one of black Hollywood’s fastest rising actors. Charles Michael Davis has been cast in a key role in the potential drama series “The Originals,” which is expected to debut on April 25 alongside the original CW drama. Davis will play Marcel, the fierce modern... Read More »

‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Nonso Anozie Cast in NBC’s ‘Dracula’

Nonso Anozie has joined the cast of NBC’s “Dracula” as a series regular. Set in late 19th century London, the series will follow the famed vampire (played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers) living the double of an American businessman who is trying to bring modern science to English society by day—and a blood sucking vampire by night. Anozie will play... Read More »

Terry Crews Joins Fox’s Untitled Cop Comedy

Terry Crews is heading back to network television. The actor has joined the cast of Fox’s untitled cop comedy from the creators of “Parks and Recreation,” The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Crews will play Sgt. Terry Jeffords, a tough captain of a “diverse” squad of detectives at a New York precinct. He’s described as a no-nonsense father-figure, who’s ”built like an NFL linebacker , but stronger.” Crews, who... Read More »