'Washington Black' is the show that could, just like its main character
The 2018 novel by Canadian writer Esi Edugyan caught actor Sterling K. Brown's eye. As he put the wheels in motion, things just started to line up in a most un-Hollywood fashion — so much so that Brown started to believe strongly the project was meant to be.
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Surprise! Johnny Depp joins Alice Cooper for Ozzy Osbourne tribute
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Johnny Depp Joins Alice Cooper In Surprise Concert Appearance In Honor of Ozzy Osbourne
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