'Black Lightning' Season 2: Jennifer Riker talks about the inspiration and "master class" she experienced on set as Dr Helga Jace

In an exclusive interview with MEA WorldWide (MEAWW), Riker revealed how inspiring it was to be on the series and how welcoming the cast and crew were

After appearing in well-known series like 'The Walking Dead', 'House of Cards', 'Castle' and in movies like 'The Purge', Jennifer Riker will now be seen in The CW's hit series 'Black Lightning'. Riker will be playing the role of Dr. Helga Jace, the series' newest villain. 

Dr. Helga Jace first appeared in the Batman and Outsiders comics in 1983 and now she will show her dark side in season 2 of 'Black Lightning.' In an exclusive interview with MEA WorldWide (MEAWW), Riker revealed how inspiring it was to be on the series and how welcoming the cast and crew were.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

With Season 8 set to premiere in 2027, the Netflix drama has already secured another chapter, with its first seven seasons already attracting more than 500 million views worldwide
2026-11-13T15:48:34.000Z
Ewan McGregor joins Claire Danes in the A24 thriller, which also stars Daveed Diggs and explores how a suspected hit-and-run threatens a marriage
2026-11-13T12:59:20.000Z
‘Happy’s Place’ Season 3 casts ‘Desperate Housewives’ star James Denton as Reba McEntire’s new love interest
2026-11-13T08:12:36.000Z
An unexpected rash turned out to be measles that might have been fatal for one character.
2026-11-13T07:46:24.000Z
Pavi and Nisha will follow separate paths before their journeys bring them back together in Book 2
2026-11-13T04:46:57.000Z
Mariska Hargitay’s reported ‘SVU’ paycheck includes acting and producing, while her estimated wealth reflects a career spanning more than four decades.
2026-11-12T20:43:49.000Z
'Marshals' Season 2 introduces a Texas cowgirl who joins Kayce Dutton at East Camp to help establish an equine therapy program.
2026-11-12T20:24:16.000Z
‘School Spirits’ Season 4 brings back Jennifer Tilly as Deborah Hunter-Price and Milo Manheim as Wally Clark while expanding its cast with four new additions
2026-11-12T20:05:26.000Z
Paul Wesley and Sara Canning reunite for Netflix’s college sports romance ‘Icebreaker,’ years after starring together in ‘The Vampire Diaries.’
2026-11-12T19:40:49.000Z
Peacock’s ‘The Good Daughter’ finale answers questions about the school shooting, Huck’s past and the buried secrets dividing Sam and Charlie’s family.
2026-11-12T16:29:59.000Z