'David Makes Man': Oprah Winfrey Network announces cast members of upcoming lyrical drama

The show centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty.
PUBLISHED AUG 27, 2018

Oprah Winfrey Network is gearing up for its upcoming lyrical drama, 'David Makes Man,' and today, they announced the addition of five new cast members to the ensemble. This show will be the television debut from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney ('Moonlight'). Additionally, four directors have been tapped to helm episodes of the premiere season of the series which is produced by Warner Horizon Scripted Television.

Alana Arenas will be joining the cast in a series regular role as the lead, while Gillian Williams, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Elvis Nolasco and Randy Gonzalez will appear as recurring guest stars. The roster of talented directors joining the one-hour drama includes Michael Francis Williams, Kiel Adrian Scott, Daina Reid and Cheryl Dunye.

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