The Haves and the Have Nots’ Tika Sumpter (Candace Young) has joined a new series. ABC has given an early season order to mixed-ish, a spinoff about Rainbow Johnson’s (Tracee Ellis Ross) experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s according to Deadline.
The new series is written by Kenya Barris and Pater Saji. Sumpter is set to play the role of Alicia Johnson with other cast members being; Arica Himmel, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Ethan Childress and Christina Anthony.
Deadline reports, “Rainbow Johnson (Ross) recounts her experience growing up in a mixed-race family in the ‘80s and the constant dilemmas they had to face over whether to assimilate or stay true to themselves. Bow’s parents Paul and Alicia decide to move from a hippie commune to the suburbs to better provide for their family. As her parents struggle with the challenges of their new life, Bow and her siblings navigate a mainstream school in which they’re perceived as neither black nor white. This family’s experiences illuminate the challenges of finding one’s own identity when the rest of the world can’t decide where you belong.“
Sumpter is also known for her role as Layla Williamson on One Life to Live. Stay tuned for updates.
Sumpter is also known for her role as Layla Williamson on One Life to Live. Stay tuned for updates.
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