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Sterling K. Brown Stars in 'Washington Black' Premiere

7/22/2025

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Story summary

Sterling K. Brown takes on the role of Medwin in the highly anticipated series "Washington Black," with Tom Ellis stepping in just before production kicked off. The search for the emotionally intricate character of Titch proved difficult. Filming, impacted by COVID-19 and a writers' strike, spanned from March 2022 to September 2024, culminating in a premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on June 23, 2025.

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Story summary

Sterling K. Brown takes on the role of Medwin in the highly anticipated series "Washington Black," with Tom Ellis stepping in just before production kicked off. The search for the emotionally intricate character of Titch proved difficult. Filming, impacted by COVID-19 and a writers' strike, spanned from March 2022 to September 2024, culminating in a premiere on Hulu and Disney+ on June 23, 2025.