Tag: Salim Akil

RJ Cyler Joins Black Lightning Cast

Ben Odinson

Happy Wednesday heroes, recently we have learned that former Power Rangers actor, RJ Cyler will be joining Black Lightning this season. RJ Cyler will be playing Todd Green, who has been described as followed thanks to Deadline: The gangly and awkward tech genius who’s passed over for a research grant. He doesn’t take it well, until he gets an offer to join Tobias Whale (Jones). I find it interesting that he will be playing a similar character to Billy Cranston the Blue Ranger, who is also a tech genius in his own…

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Jill Scott to Play Lady Eve in Black Lightning

Ben Odinson

In some casting news, I don’t think anyone would have called. Jill Scott will be coming to the upcoming Black Lightning series. She will be playing none other than Lady Eve. To quote show-runner and executive producer Salim Akil on the artist joining the show. ““Jill is an amazing artist who can embody any character and give them an authentic voice that is both nuanced and richly complex,” showrunner and executive producer Salim Akil said. “I am excited to see her in the role of Lady Eve” Fellow comic fans,…

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CW's Black Lightning Suit Revealed

Pak Hanu

DC Entertainment has recently revealed the first look of CW’s Black Lightning.  The character will be portrayed by Cress Williams. The series is still currently early in production so premiere details are not confirmed at this time. The costume was designed by Laura Jean Shannon, who is famous for working on costumes for The Jungle Book, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, and Iron Man, just to name a few. To quote the article from DC Entertainment The first African-American super hero to have his own standalone comic title, the character of Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella…

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