The Cosby Show matriarch will co-star on the coming-of-age drama series from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney, joining actor Akili McDowell, who plays a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. Rashad will play his intimidating and respected teacher.
TOPICS: Tarell Alvin McCraney, Oprah Winfrey Network, David Makes Man, Akili McDowell, Phylicia Rashad