The Walking Dead alum Corey Hawkins cast in season 2 of Peacock’s crime dramedy Poker Face

The Walking Dead alum Corey Hawkins cast in season 2 of Peacock's crime dramedy Poker Face

As a fan who has followed Corey Hawkins‘ career with bated breath since his days as Dr. Calvin O’Keeffe on “24: Legacy”, I am absolutely thrilled to see him taking on such diverse and challenging roles. The announcement of his involvement in the Netflix original film “The Piano Lesson” alongside acting heavyweights like Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, and the Amazon MGM Studios thriller “Crime 101” is a testament to his versatility as an actor.


Actor Corey Hawkins will lead in the Netflix original movie “The Piano Lesson,” premiering on November 22nd. Additionally, he’s been tapped for the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios thriller titled “Crime 101.” According to Deadline, Hawkins is also set to appear in season 2 of the series “Poker Face.

The cast for the second season of the show has been expanded with Hawkins, Awkwafina (The Farewell), Simon Rex (Red Rocket), and Cliff “Method Man” Smith (Power Book II: Ghost) added to the lineup as guest stars. They join an already impressive list that includes Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Gaby Hoffmann, Kumail Nanjiani, Sherry Cola, Kevin Corrigan, Ben Marshall, Kathrine Narducci, Cynthia Erivo, BJ Novak, Margo Martindale, John Mulaney, Ego Nwodim and Sam Richardson.

In the hands of creator, writer, and director EP Rian Johnson, Poker Face is a captivating murder mystery series. The show centers around Charlie, portrayed by Natasha Lyonne, an extraordinary woman who can sense when someone is lying. Having fled from her casino employer after a baffling death, Charlie journeys through various locations and unravels homicides involving a host of intriguing individuals. Each episode carries echoes of the inverted detective stories of Columbo, as viewers are privy to crime details at the outset, then follow along as our protagonist solves the mystery.

As a passionate gamer, I’ve gotta say that diving into the first season of Poker Face has been an absolute thrill! This show has left critics spellbound, earning a whopping 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series has not only been nominated but also bagged several prestigious awards, making it a must-watch. To top it off, our leading lady, the talented Natasha Lyonne, was even nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards! So if you’re looking for a gripping, award-winning series, Poker Face is your ticket to an unforgettable ride.

In January 2023, the initial 10-episode run of Poker Face debuted and can now be streamed on Peacock. The show was given a green light for a second season in February 2023. Jill Soloway, who directed one episode of season 1, is said to direct at least one episode in the upcoming season.

In the upcoming Netflix original “The Piano Lesson,” Emmy and two-time Tony nominee Hawkins will make his appearance. This production also stars Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, and Danielle Deadwyler. The plot unfolds in the years after the Great Depression, revolving around the Charles family, who own a piano that was carved by an enslaved ancestor as their cherished heirloom. The movie is slated to debut on Netflix on November 22nd and is adapted from August Wilson’s 1987 play.

The Walking Dead alum Corey Hawkins cast in season 2 of Peacock's crime dramedy Poker Face

Hawkins has been cast in several recent productions, such as the vampire thriller “The Last Voyage” of the Demeter and a musical adaptation titled “The Color Purple”. He is also recognized for his performances in “In the Heights”, “6 Underground”, “BlacKkKLansman”, “Kong: Skull Island”, and “Straight Outta Compton”.

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2024-11-14 00:39