‘Run the World’ Adds Tika Sumpter and More to Cast for Season 2
thewrap.comStarz is expanding the cast of its comedy series “Run the World.”Tika Sumpter, Comedian CP and Isha Blaaker are all joining the cast in recurring roles for Season 2.
Additionally, Cree Summer and Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins will guest star in the upcoming season, the network announced on Wednesday.“Run the World” follows a group of smart, funny and vibrant thirtysomething Black women — played by Corbin Reid, Bresha Webb and Amber Stevens West — who live, work and play in Harlem.
Sumpter will play Naomi, the biological mother of Amari (Ellie Reine) who has returned home from the Navy. With the assertiveness of a military officer, she immediately reclaims her position in Amari’s life, leaving Sondi (Reid) to question her place in this new family dynamic.Comedian CP has snagged the role of Preston Thurgood, a multimillionaire who has no need to put on airs in order to get Renee’s (Webb) attention.
Preston could give her everything she’s ever wanted, but she’s not so sure if he’s really the love of her life.Last but certainly not least, Blaaker will join as Phillip Houston, Whitney’s (Stevens West) business school rival who has returned from London fresh off a breakup of his own.
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