Wendell Pierce finally landed up in the dream role. Yes, the 56-year-old actor recently showed gratitude towards the B.B. King's biopic's official announcement in which he will be portraying the artist. The actor recently took Twitter to share the movie's official preparation and how humble he felt to be a part of this biopic.
Pierce wrote on social media that the biopic is official now, and the film's pre-production has begun. The actor further said that he is honored to portray the great B.B. King's role on-screen and it makes him feel humble.
The actor is well-known for his work in movies and series such as Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Wire, The Michael J. Fox Show, and Suits. As soon as the news broke, fans responded to the actor on Twitter with best wishes and praising the creators for the casting decision.
Moreover, fans also commended the resemblance between the legendary singer and Pierce while they acknowledged the actor's journey over the past few decades in the entertainment industry. Besides fans and followers of the actor, even celebrities took Twitter to praise the biopic casting.
Jimmi Simpson took social media to share his excitement about the biopic and the cast. The 44-year-old actor said that it would be an icon portraying another icon, which is absolutely mind bobbling. The actor further said that he couldn't wait to witness the actor playing King on-screen.
He concluded the tweet by sending lots of love to Pierce and the production team. Singer Tank also replied to the announcement on Twitter and shared his love for the new film. The 44-year-old singer said that Pierce is the perfect artist to create this "colossal cathedral."
The biopic is titled The Thrill Is On, which is kept on the popular cover of King. The film is going to revolve around the friendship between a young Michael Zanetis and King, per IMDb. Zanetis and Melora Donoghue write the screenplay of the movie.
However, no more cast members of the film have been disclosed yet. King passed away at the age of 89 in 2015 and his journey has been most respected and influential in the music industry. The singer has won 15 Grammys, 16 live albums, and more than 40 studio albums in his six decades-long careers. He also received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and in 1987, the singer got into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum.