Wendell Piercehas officially got the blues.
The actor, known for his performances inThe WireandTreme,announced he will be portraying legendary artistB.B.
Kingin a new film.
“We are official.
Preparation has begun on a film where I will be honored to play the great, BB King.
Humbled.,” Pierce tweeted Monday.
“An icon playing an icon.
I can’t to watch you and BB shine together, my friend.
Sending so much love to you and this production,” actor Jimmi Simpsontweeted.
Musician Tankresponded to the news with, “WOW!!!!…
You are absolutely the artist to paint this colossal cathedral!!”
No other casting has been revealed.
EW has reached out to representatives for Pierce for additional information.
Pierce has a challenge ahead of him, although music has long been a part of his career.
To portray a trombonist in Treme, he learned to play the instrument.
