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When They See Us: Created by Ava DuVernay. With Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez. Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
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- The Central Park Five
- The Families
- The Lawyers
Raymond Santana is played by Marquis Rodriguez and Freddy Miyares
At 14 years old, Raymond Santanawas one of the youngest of the Central Park Five when he was arrested for the rape and assault of 28-year-old jogger Trisha Meili in 1989 and wrongfully convicted. He spent five years in prison. In 2002, he and the other boys (now men) were exonerated. Where have I seen Marquis Rodriguez and Freddy Miyares before?The former played Darryl in Netflix's Iron Fist and Luke Cage, while the latter appeared as Jari in Elementary.
Kevin Richardson is played by Asante Blackk and Justin Cunningham
Kevin Richardsonwas an aspiring trumpet player before his arrest, aged 14, on 19th April 1989. He served five years. Where have I seen Asante Blackk and Justin Cunningham before?It is the former's first major acting role. The latter appeared as Dr Kenneth Warner in Succession season one.
Antron McCray is played by Caleel Harris and Jovan Adepo
Antron McCraywas incarcerated for six years after he was found guilty of rape and assault in the Central Park Jogger Case. Where have I seen Caleel Harris and Jovan Adepo before?Harris played Sam in Goosebumps 2 and Henry Deaver in Castle Rock. Adepo played Cory in Denzel Washington's Fences, and Michael Murphy in The Leftovers.
Raymond Santana Sr is played by John Leguizamo
Who is Raymond Santana Sr?Raymond Santana's father. Where have I seen John Leguizamo before?He starred in ER, Chef, Romeo + Juliet, Ride Along and John Wick: Chapter 2.
Sharon Salaam is played by Aunjanue Ellis
Who is Sharon Salaam?Yusef Salaam's mother. Where have I seen Aunjanue Ellis before?She has featured in Ray, The Help, Men of Honour, Designated Survivor and The Mentalist.
Angie Richardson is played by Kylie Bunbury
Who is Angie Richardson?Kevin Richardson's sister. Where have I seen Kylie Bunbury before?She played Michelle in Game Night and Roxanne in The Sitter alongside Jonah Hill.
Mickey Joseph is played by Joshua Jackson
Who is Mickey Joseph?Antron McCray's defence lawyer. Where have I seen Joshua Jackson before?He played Pacey Witter in Dawson's Creek, Cole Witter in The Affair and Peter Bishop in The Fringe.
Linda Fairstein is played by Felicity Huffman
Who is Linda Fairstein?The head of the sex crimes unit at the office of Manhattan's District Attorney, who oversaw the prosecution of the Central Park Five. Where have I seen Felicity Huffman before?She played Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives, Julia Wilcox in Frasier and Dana Whitaker in Sports Night.
Elizabeth Lederer is played by Vera Farmiga
Who is Elizabeth Lederer? The main prosecutor in the case, Elizabeth Lederer was an assistant district attorney. Where have I seen Vera Farmiga before?She has had starring roles in The Departed, Up in the Air, Bates Motel, The Nun and Special Correspondents.
When They See Us is based on events of the April 19, 1989, Central Park jogger case and explores the lives of the five suspects who were prosecuted on charges related to the sexual assault of a female victim, and of their families.
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When They See Us: Created by Ava DuVernay. With Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez. Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.
