'Cloak & Dagger's Maceo Smedley talks the superhero experience and his upcoming Netflix sitcom
Superhero stories are all the rage, at the moment and Marvel has clearly been taking the small screen by a storm, one show at a time. The latest obsession, when it comes to this larger-than-life comic book world, being the Freeform series, 'Cloak & Dagger.' Centered in the heart of New Orleans, the show's narrative is replete with ample amount of action, drama, and some noteworthy performances.
To put it simply, Marvel's 'Cloak & Dagger' is an instant attention-grabber just like the talented actors who feature in this superhero drama, including 11-year-old Maceo Smedley who has brought to life, quite successfully, a young superhero-to-be. Starring as the younger version of Tyrone Johnson aka Cloak, Smedley is out and out entertaining.
And if there is anything more fascinating than his performance, it is his understanding of how a superhero cinematic universe functions, as I realized after a recent chat with the talented actor. Being a fan of everything Marvel, the actor just knew what he needed to bring in to the mix and how to keep his ideas fresh. Interestingly enough, Smedley would be following up the 'Cloak & Dagger' gig with a recurring role in Netflix's autobiographical sitcom, 'All About the Washingtons.'
