Elijah Kelley will take on his meatiest role to date as the late, great Sammy Davis Jr.
The actor, who previously starred in music-focused prime-time projects such as “The Wiz Live!,” “The New Edition Story” and the “Empire” spinoff “Star,” has been tapped to portray the trailblazing entertainer in a forthcoming biographical series.
Hulu announced Thursday that the eight-part series, executive produced by “Precious” director Lee Daniels, will explore Davis’ life “through the lens of his racial identity and his complex relationship with the Black Community.”
