Exclusive: Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us), Gabrielle Graham (Twenties), John Ortiz (Promised Land) and Tamsin Topolski (Slow Horses) have been cast opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s The Madness limited series. The conspiracy thriller hails from Chernin Entertainment via its first-look deal with Netflix, creator and co-showrunner Stephen Belber (O.G., The Laramie Project) and co-showrunner VJ Boyd (Justified, S.W.A.T.)
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In The Madness, media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.
Blake will play Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie’s 15-year-old son.
Graham portrays Kallie, the adult daughter of Muncie.
Ortiz plays Franco Quinones, a longtime FBI field agent with strong convictions and a relentless approach to his work.
Related: 2023 Netflix Pilot & Series Orders
In The Madness, media pundit Muncie Daniels (Domingo) must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods. As the walls close in, Muncie strives to reconnect with his estranged family – and his lost ideals – in order to survive.
Blake will play Elena Daniels, the mother of Muncie’s 15-year-old son.
Graham portrays Kallie, the adult daughter of Muncie.
Ortiz plays Franco Quinones, a longtime FBI field agent with strong convictions and a relentless approach to his work.
- 3/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us) is set to star in ABC’s Kay Oyegun drama pilot about a group of therapists in Philadelphia.
The untitled hourlong project comes from 20th Television and is written and exec produced by This Is Us writer-producer Oyegun, who has worked on the hit NBC drama since 2016 and has directed episodes including “Birth Mother” and “One Giant Leap.”
The drama revolves around five therapists in Philadelphia who find unique ways to solve problems in their patients’ lives while grappling with their own. Ellen Roman (Blake), the owner of the practice and a brilliant therapist, has her life shockingly turned upside down when she begins working with a sociopathic patient who may hold the key to the disappearance of her sister five years earlier.
2022 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Blake’s Ellen is smart, beautiful, a natural leader, instantly perceptive, capable of great empathy,...
The untitled hourlong project comes from 20th Television and is written and exec produced by This Is Us writer-producer Oyegun, who has worked on the hit NBC drama since 2016 and has directed episodes including “Birth Mother” and “One Giant Leap.”
The drama revolves around five therapists in Philadelphia who find unique ways to solve problems in their patients’ lives while grappling with their own. Ellen Roman (Blake), the owner of the practice and a brilliant therapist, has her life shockingly turned upside down when she begins working with a sociopathic patient who may hold the key to the disappearance of her sister five years earlier.
2022 ABC Pilots & Series Orders
Blake’s Ellen is smart, beautiful, a natural leader, instantly perceptive, capable of great empathy,...
- 5/5/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
You may not recognize Marsha Stephanie Blake’s name, but you’ll almost certainly recognize her face from the Netflix miniseries, When They See Us. In the series, Marsha portrayed Linda McCray, the mother of Antron McCray who was one of the teens wrongfully imprisoned for the assault and rape of a jogger in Central Park. Immediately after its release, When They See Us became one of Netflix’s most talked about released. Many of the series’ cast members have gotten more attention since When They See Us first aired, and Marsha Stephanie Blake is one of them. Here are 10 things you
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- 4/2/2020
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Marsha Stephanie Blake destroyed me. Not just once, a few times. Her devastating portrayal of Linda McCray in When They See Us was justifiably recognized with an Emmy nomination last year. She talks extensively about one line in particular that really got to me in that incredible limited series. She also “kills” with comedy too. Like in The Merchant Of Venice on Broadway. She talks about obsessively studying Al Pacino during that run, and relishing her time with Viola Davis on this season of How To Get Away With Murder. She was on her way toward a career in medicine when […]...
- 1/23/2020
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Marsha Stephanie Blake destroyed me. Not just once, a few times. Her devastating portrayal of Linda McCray in When They See Us was justifiably recognized with an Emmy nomination last year. She talks extensively about one line in particular that really got to me in that incredible limited series. She also “kills” with comedy too. Like in The Merchant Of Venice on Broadway. She talks about obsessively studying Al Pacino during that run, and relishing her time with Viola Davis on this season of How To Get Away With Murder. She was on her way toward a career in medicine when […]...
- 1/23/2020
- by Peter Rinaldi
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Netflix’s “When They See Us” burst into the Emmy race with 16 nominations, including Best Limited Series. Directed by Ava DuVernay, it tells the true story of the Exonerated Five, who were wrongfully convicted of raping a jogger in New York City in 1989. Gold Derby recently spoke with several of the show’s contenders, including stars Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash, Asante Blackk, Michael Kenneth Williams and Marsha Stephanie Blake, plus composer Kris Bowers, as well as editors Terilyn Shropshire and Michelle Tesoro. Scroll down and click on any name below to be taken to their full interview.
See ‘When They See Us’ Emmy voter event: Ava DuVernay and cast say there was no way they could turn down this story [Listen]
The show was a particular challenge for Jerome, who was the only actor in the cast to play one of the accused as a young teenager and also as an adult.
See ‘When They See Us’ Emmy voter event: Ava DuVernay and cast say there was no way they could turn down this story [Listen]
The show was a particular challenge for Jerome, who was the only actor in the cast to play one of the accused as a young teenager and also as an adult.
- 9/6/2019
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
When “This Is Us” returns to NBC for its fourth season, the ensemble will be growing significantly.
Joining the cast in various capacities still to be announced are “When They See Us” stars Asante Blackk and Marsha Stephanie Blake, as well as Omar Epps, Bahara Golestani, Jennifer Morrison, Timothy Omundson, director M. Night Shyamalan, Julian Silva, Auden Thornton and Nick Wechsler.
These castings were announced via a trailer for the season that NBC dropped Saturday. In it, Mandy Moore’s character, matriarch Rebecca Pearson notes how strange it is that “just like that a complete stranger can become such a big part of your story.”
From there, the trailer offers glimpses of some of these new characters, including Morrison as a member of the armed services, Epps as a mechanic and Thornton as a waitress, with Rebecca commenting that “it’s actually kind of terrifying” how “a single cross with...
Joining the cast in various capacities still to be announced are “When They See Us” stars Asante Blackk and Marsha Stephanie Blake, as well as Omar Epps, Bahara Golestani, Jennifer Morrison, Timothy Omundson, director M. Night Shyamalan, Julian Silva, Auden Thornton and Nick Wechsler.
These castings were announced via a trailer for the season that NBC dropped Saturday. In it, Mandy Moore’s character, matriarch Rebecca Pearson notes how strange it is that “just like that a complete stranger can become such a big part of your story.”
From there, the trailer offers glimpses of some of these new characters, including Morrison as a member of the armed services, Epps as a mechanic and Thornton as a waitress, with Rebecca commenting that “it’s actually kind of terrifying” how “a single cross with...
- 8/31/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
“When They See Us” star Marsha Stephanie Blake has been cast in the upcoming sixth and final season of “How to Get Away With Murder.”
Details on Blake’s role are being kept under wraps. She was recently nominated for the Emmy Award for best supporting actress in a limited series for “When They See Us,” Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series that tells the true story of a group of five teenage boys of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. Blake played Linda McCray, the mother of one of the wrongfully convicted boys.
Blake will next be seen in the Netflix film “The Laundromat” directed and produced by Steven Soderberg. It follows a group of journalists who take part in unearthing 11.5 million files known as the Panama Papers, linking the world’s most powerful political figures to secret banking accounts to avoid taxes. The film...
Details on Blake’s role are being kept under wraps. She was recently nominated for the Emmy Award for best supporting actress in a limited series for “When They See Us,” Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series that tells the true story of a group of five teenage boys of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. Blake played Linda McCray, the mother of one of the wrongfully convicted boys.
Blake will next be seen in the Netflix film “The Laundromat” directed and produced by Steven Soderberg. It follows a group of journalists who take part in unearthing 11.5 million files known as the Panama Papers, linking the world’s most powerful political figures to secret banking accounts to avoid taxes. The film...
- 8/29/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
When They See Us‘ Marsha Stephanie Blake is joining the sixth and final season of ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder in a recurring role.
Created by Peter Nowalk, How to Get Away with Murder‘s final chapter follows Professor Annalise Keating’s (Viola Davis) class through their final semester in law school while the deception, fear and guilt binding Keating to her students prove deadlier than ever.
Details of Blake’s role are being kept under wraps.
Co-starring alongside Davis are Billy Brown, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, Charlie Weber, Liza Weil, Conrad Ricamora, Rome Flynn and Amirah Vann.
Shondaland’s How to Get Away with Murder is created and executive produced by Peter Nowalk. Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Stephen Cragg also serve as executive producers. The show is produced by ABC Studios, a division of Disney Television Studios.
Blake...
Created by Peter Nowalk, How to Get Away with Murder‘s final chapter follows Professor Annalise Keating’s (Viola Davis) class through their final semester in law school while the deception, fear and guilt binding Keating to her students prove deadlier than ever.
Details of Blake’s role are being kept under wraps.
Co-starring alongside Davis are Billy Brown, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, Charlie Weber, Liza Weil, Conrad Ricamora, Rome Flynn and Amirah Vann.
Shondaland’s How to Get Away with Murder is created and executive produced by Peter Nowalk. Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Stephen Cragg also serve as executive producers. The show is produced by ABC Studios, a division of Disney Television Studios.
Blake...
- 8/29/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Marsha Stephanie Blake just received her first Emmy nomination for “When They See Us” in the Best Limited Series/Movie Supporting Actress category. In the series, she plays Linda McCray, mother of Antron McCray, who was one of the boys convicted in the Central Park Five case.
Blake recently chatted with Gold Derby senior editor Rob Licuria about the surprise of her Emmy nomination, playing Linda and what she hopes people will take from watching “When They See Us.” Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
See‘When They See Us’ Emmy voter event: Ava DuVernay and cast say there was no way they could turn down this story [Listen]
Gold Derby: Marsha, congratulations on your Emmy nomination. That’s so exciting.
Marsha Stephanie Blake: Yes! Thank you!
Gd: Talk us through the morning of.
Msb: The morning of (laughs). That’s an interesting morning.
Blake recently chatted with Gold Derby senior editor Rob Licuria about the surprise of her Emmy nomination, playing Linda and what she hopes people will take from watching “When They See Us.” Watch the exclusive video interview above and read the complete transcript below.
See‘When They See Us’ Emmy voter event: Ava DuVernay and cast say there was no way they could turn down this story [Listen]
Gold Derby: Marsha, congratulations on your Emmy nomination. That’s so exciting.
Marsha Stephanie Blake: Yes! Thank you!
Gd: Talk us through the morning of.
Msb: The morning of (laughs). That’s an interesting morning.
- 8/27/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Netflix welcomed a packed house of Emmy voters to an event honoring their limited series “When They See Us” on August 11. The panel discussion took place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood and was moderated by J.J. Abrams. It featured writer-director-producer Ava DuVernay, stars Jharrel Jerome, Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Asante Blackk, and composer Kris Bowers — all Emmy nominees for their work in the fact-based drama. Listen to the full 53-minute Q&a above.
See Asante Blackk interview: ‘When They See Us’
“When They See Us” tells the true story of the Exonerated Five (formerly known as the Central Park Five): Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Yusef Salaam and Korey Wise. In 1989 the five teenagers were wrongfully accused of raping a white jogger in New York City. They were convicted and spent years behind bars and as registered sex offenders until their sentences were finally...
See Asante Blackk interview: ‘When They See Us’
“When They See Us” tells the true story of the Exonerated Five (formerly known as the Central Park Five): Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Yusef Salaam and Korey Wise. In 1989 the five teenagers were wrongfully accused of raping a white jogger in New York City. They were convicted and spent years behind bars and as registered sex offenders until their sentences were finally...
- 8/16/2019
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Mice, landline telephones and sex scenes — these are a few of Julia Garner, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Michael Kelly’s least favorite things.
The Emmy-nominated supporting actors from Netflix series “Ozark,” “When They See Us” and “House of Cards,” respectively, sat for a Q&a session with TheWrap at the Landmark Theater in Los Angeles Tuesday, and talked about their Emmy-nominated work — as well as some amusing stories behind their most dreaded moments on set.
“In Season 1, there’s one scene where I put a mouse in the water,” Garner, who plays Ruth on “Ozark,” said with a groan. “Ugh, God! I hate rodents, so I don’t like mice and rats. Just the tails — I didn’t know how scared I was.”
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There was a “mouse-wrangler” on set, she added,...
The Emmy-nominated supporting actors from Netflix series “Ozark,” “When They See Us” and “House of Cards,” respectively, sat for a Q&a session with TheWrap at the Landmark Theater in Los Angeles Tuesday, and talked about their Emmy-nominated work — as well as some amusing stories behind their most dreaded moments on set.
“In Season 1, there’s one scene where I put a mouse in the water,” Garner, who plays Ruth on “Ozark,” said with a groan. “Ugh, God! I hate rodents, so I don’t like mice and rats. Just the tails — I didn’t know how scared I was.”
Also Read: See First-Look Images of Sacha Baron Cohen as an Undercover Agent in Netflix's 'The Spy' (Photos)
There was a “mouse-wrangler” on set, she added,...
- 8/14/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
“It wasn’t on my radar at all,” proclaims Marsha Stephanie Blake about her surprise Emmy nomination for “When They See Us.” Blake could not believe the news when she found out, thinking it might have been a mistake. “I thought [show creator] Ava [Duvernay] had accidentally texted me and I was like ‘oh no she made a mistake and she’s going to realize she made a mistake and it’s going to be so mortifying’,” the actress laughs. Watch our exclusive video interview with Blake above.
“I’ve been an actor for about 20 years,” Blake says. “It’s just so nice to receive this kind of recognition; but also for the Five, and the mother that I play Linda McCray, it means everything to me that people are recognizing their story as worthy of being told, that people are giving them the kind of love that they deserve and that has eluded them all these years.
“I’ve been an actor for about 20 years,” Blake says. “It’s just so nice to receive this kind of recognition; but also for the Five, and the mother that I play Linda McCray, it means everything to me that people are recognizing their story as worthy of being told, that people are giving them the kind of love that they deserve and that has eluded them all these years.
- 8/13/2019
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Ava DuVernay and the cast of her most recent project “When They See Us” celebrated their Emmy nominations with a special screening of the limited series Sunday night.
The four-part Netflix series about the men now known as “The Exonerated Five” received an impressive amount of recognition from the Television Academy, earning 16 nominations — the most Emmy nods for a program on the streaming service this year. As the awards show draws closer, DuVernay is anxious and hopeful for the five men the story is based on. In fact, DuVernay revealed that Korey Wise, Raymond Santana Jr., Kevin Richardson, Antron Mccray and Yusef Salaam will be escorting her on the big night.
“The most important thing is the way that the men’s lives have changed. The real ‘Exonerated Five’ — they live a different life now,” DuVernay told Variety on the red carpet at the Paramount Theatre. “People know that they’re innocent.
The four-part Netflix series about the men now known as “The Exonerated Five” received an impressive amount of recognition from the Television Academy, earning 16 nominations — the most Emmy nods for a program on the streaming service this year. As the awards show draws closer, DuVernay is anxious and hopeful for the five men the story is based on. In fact, DuVernay revealed that Korey Wise, Raymond Santana Jr., Kevin Richardson, Antron Mccray and Yusef Salaam will be escorting her on the big night.
“The most important thing is the way that the men’s lives have changed. The real ‘Exonerated Five’ — they live a different life now,” DuVernay told Variety on the red carpet at the Paramount Theatre. “People know that they’re innocent.
- 8/13/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
“Bates Motel” fans everywhere are screaming for joy as their favorite scream queen Vera Farmiga just earned an Emmy nomination for her supporting turn in Netflix’s limited series “When They See Us.” Farmiga was last recognized by the TV academy for the debut season of A&e’s cult horror series as Best Drama Actress in which she played Norma Bates, the overbearing mother to psychotic son Norman (Freddie Highmore). Despite her performance being heralded throughout the show’s five-season run (2013-18), she was never again recognized by Emmy voters. Until now.
Farmiga’s current nomination comes for taking on the role of Elizabeth Lederer, the real-life prosecutor who was responsible for sending the Central Park Five to prison in 1989. Ava DuVernay‘s timely miniseries chronicles every aspect of the infamous Central Park jogger case, from the night in question, to the criminal investigation and trials, to the ultimate release...
Farmiga’s current nomination comes for taking on the role of Elizabeth Lederer, the real-life prosecutor who was responsible for sending the Central Park Five to prison in 1989. Ava DuVernay‘s timely miniseries chronicles every aspect of the infamous Central Park jogger case, from the night in question, to the criminal investigation and trials, to the ultimate release...
- 7/17/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Without any superfluous comment, actress-producer Ava DuVernay made her thoughts crystal clear about Donald Trump and the Central Park Five last night by tweeting a clip from her Netflix miniseries When They See Us.
Within hours of the president reasserting his misleading claim that the so-called Five “admitted their guilt,” DuVernay tweeted a clip from the series in which actual archival footage, used in the Netflix series, shows an ’80s-era Trump proclaiming how he’d “love to be a well-educated black” because of all the advantages society has to offer them. We then see that the 1989 Trump is being watched on TV by the mother of one of the boys wrongly accused of raping the so-called Central Park Jogger.
“They want to kill my son,” says the mother, Linda McCray (played by Marsha Stephanie Blake). “That devil, that devil wants to kill my son….They’re gonna have to come for me first.
Within hours of the president reasserting his misleading claim that the so-called Five “admitted their guilt,” DuVernay tweeted a clip from the series in which actual archival footage, used in the Netflix series, shows an ’80s-era Trump proclaiming how he’d “love to be a well-educated black” because of all the advantages society has to offer them. We then see that the 1989 Trump is being watched on TV by the mother of one of the boys wrongly accused of raping the so-called Central Park Jogger.
“They want to kill my son,” says the mother, Linda McCray (played by Marsha Stephanie Blake). “That devil, that devil wants to kill my son….They’re gonna have to come for me first.
- 6/19/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Niecy Nash is sinking her claws into the true-crime genre.
The actress is one of five women to join Netflix’s upcoming miniseries Central Park Five, the streaming giant announced Friday.
The four-episode, scripted series will tell the story of a 1989 case in which five Harlem teenagers — Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Korey Wise and Raymond Santana — were wrongfully accused of raping a female jogger in New York’s Central Park. The case became a tabloid sensation that ended with the teens’ conviction and prison sentencing — but after another man confessed to the crime years later, the five men were exonerated and released.
The actress is one of five women to join Netflix’s upcoming miniseries Central Park Five, the streaming giant announced Friday.
The four-episode, scripted series will tell the story of a 1989 case in which five Harlem teenagers — Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Korey Wise and Raymond Santana — were wrongfully accused of raping a female jogger in New York’s Central Park. The case became a tabloid sensation that ended with the teens’ conviction and prison sentencing — but after another man confessed to the crime years later, the five men were exonerated and released.
- 8/3/2018
- TVLine.com
Ava Duvernay’s Central Park Five Netflix drama series is rounding out its cast with a powerful female lineup. Niecy Nash (Claws), Aunjanue Ellis (Quantico), Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake (Crown Heights) and Storm Reid (A Wrinkle in Time) have joined the limited series in supporting roles.
Based on a true story that gripped the country, the limited series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The four episode limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. The series will span from the spring of 1989, when each were first questioned about the incident, to 2014 when they were exonerated and a settlement was reached with the city of New York. The limited series will be released on Netflix on 2019.
Nash will play Delores Wise,...
Based on a true story that gripped the country, the limited series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color who were convicted of a rape they did not commit. The four episode limited series will focus on the five teenagers from Harlem — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise. The series will span from the spring of 1989, when each were first questioned about the incident, to 2014 when they were exonerated and a settlement was reached with the city of New York. The limited series will be released on Netflix on 2019.
Nash will play Delores Wise,...
- 8/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Storm Reid have all joined Netflix’s “Central Park Five” limited series from Ava DuVernay, the streamer announced Friday.
Nash, who currently stars on the TNT drama “Claws,” will play Delores Wise, mother of Korey Wise. “Quantico” alum Ellis will play Sharone Salaam, mother of Yusef Salaam.
Bunbury (“Pitch”) will play Angie Richardson, sister of Kevin Richardson; Blake (“Crown Heights”) will play Linda McCray, mother of Antron McCray; and “A Wrinkle in Time” star and DuVernay go-to Reid will play Lisa, a friend of Korey Wise.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay Teaming With Netflix on Central Park Five Series
The five actresses join a cast that includes Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo, Felicity Huffman, Jharrel Jerome and Jovan Adepo.
Written and directed by DuVernay, the four-episode series will adapt the true story of the five teenagers of color from Harlem — Antron McCray,...
Nash, who currently stars on the TNT drama “Claws,” will play Delores Wise, mother of Korey Wise. “Quantico” alum Ellis will play Sharone Salaam, mother of Yusef Salaam.
Bunbury (“Pitch”) will play Angie Richardson, sister of Kevin Richardson; Blake (“Crown Heights”) will play Linda McCray, mother of Antron McCray; and “A Wrinkle in Time” star and DuVernay go-to Reid will play Lisa, a friend of Korey Wise.
Also Read: Ava DuVernay Teaming With Netflix on Central Park Five Series
The five actresses join a cast that includes Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo, Felicity Huffman, Jharrel Jerome and Jovan Adepo.
Written and directed by DuVernay, the four-episode series will adapt the true story of the five teenagers of color from Harlem — Antron McCray,...
- 8/3/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The cast of Ava DuVernay’s “Central Park Five” series at Netflix continues to make impressive additions to its cast.
Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and Storm Reid have all been cast in the show in supporting roles.
Based on a true story, the series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color five teenagers from Harlem–Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise–who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.
Nash will play Delores Wise, mother of Korey Wise. Ellis will play Sharone Salaam, mother of Yusef Salaam. Bunbury will play Angie Richardson, sister of Kevin Richardson. Blake will play Linda McCray, mother of Antron McCray. Reid will play Lisa, a friend of Korey Wise.
They join previously announced cast members Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo, Felicity Huffman, Jharrel Jerome and Jovan Adepo.
Reid...
Niecy Nash, Aunjanue Ellis, Kylie Bunbury, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and Storm Reid have all been cast in the show in supporting roles.
Based on a true story, the series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color five teenagers from Harlem–Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise–who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.
Nash will play Delores Wise, mother of Korey Wise. Ellis will play Sharone Salaam, mother of Yusef Salaam. Bunbury will play Angie Richardson, sister of Kevin Richardson. Blake will play Linda McCray, mother of Antron McCray. Reid will play Lisa, a friend of Korey Wise.
They join previously announced cast members Michael K. Williams, Vera Farmiga, John Leguizamo, Felicity Huffman, Jharrel Jerome and Jovan Adepo.
Reid...
- 8/3/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Ana DuVernay's Central Park Five miniseries is now called When They See Us and has a trailer and release date.
The Central Park jogger case divided New York City at the end of the 80s. A group of young men attacked, raped and sodomized a complete stranger, Trisha Meili, leaving her in a coma for 12 days. Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise, were convicted.
Because of the press, it became embedded in the minds of New Yorkers, and beyond. Donald Trump put out $85,000 full-page ads calling for New York to reinstate the death penalty. Almost to this day, the president states with conviction that those Five Harlem teenagers are guilty. But the Central Park Five didn’t do it. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is developing a limited series with Neflix that will examine their conviction and exoneration.
When They See Us...
Ana DuVernay's Central Park Five miniseries is now called When They See Us and has a trailer and release date.
The Central Park jogger case divided New York City at the end of the 80s. A group of young men attacked, raped and sodomized a complete stranger, Trisha Meili, leaving her in a coma for 12 days. Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise, were convicted.
Because of the press, it became embedded in the minds of New Yorkers, and beyond. Donald Trump put out $85,000 full-page ads calling for New York to reinstate the death penalty. Almost to this day, the president states with conviction that those Five Harlem teenagers are guilty. But the Central Park Five didn’t do it. Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is developing a limited series with Neflix that will examine their conviction and exoneration.
When They See Us...
- 7/6/2017
- Den of Geek
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