Don Cheadle and Dule Hill are among the cast of the ABC revival.
The pilot has been ordered by ABC and has already rounded out its new family.
The show is executive produced byEmpireco-creatorLee Danielsand Lee Daniels Entertainment banner president Marc Velez.
Savage will also be on the show as director of the pilot, and executive producer.
When will the show come out?
Who’s in the new cast?
Savage is handing the reins over to newcomer Elisha “EJ” Williams as the show’s lead.
Savagerecently surprisedWilliams with the news via a Zoom call.
“Oh my God, thank you,” an overjoyed Williams said when learning the news.
This time around that will beBlack Friday’sDon Cheadle.
“Yay@DonCheadle!
Join me &@RealRonHowardfor a cocktail later at Expositions, the bar exclusively for narrators.
Dean’s father Bill will be played byPsychalum Dule Hill.
Bill is slated to be a music professor by day and funk musician by night on the show.
Hill celebrated on social media when the news had been announced.
“Giving thanks for this next chapter of life.
Honored to join this team of cast and creatives to go on this wonderful journey!
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We also knowBlack Lightningstar Laura Kariuki will play Kim, Dean’s bright and confident older sister.
Ray will play Dean’s crush.
Ray has appeared on Amazon’sTroop ZeroandCharm City Kings.
Lerner and O’Neil will play Dean’s best friends, Brad Hitman and Cory Long, respectively.
This article will be updated as more information comes to light.
