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Thuso Mbedu joins cast of Mark Ruffalo-led HBO crime drama series

Super talent actress Thuso Mbedu’s star keeps shining brighter every day.

The Pietermaritzburg born Woman King actress recently announced that she has joined the cast of Mark Ruffalo-led HBO crime drama series.

Reported by Hollywood premier news source Deadline, Thuso is set to play Aleah, a sergeant detective who is recruited for Tom’s task force.

The news source explains that the series is set in a suburb outside Philadelphia and is centered around an FBI agent who leads a task force. “His goal is to put an end to a string of drug-house robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. The Untitled Task Force project is based on an original idea by the creator of Mare of Easttown, Brad Ingelsby,” shares the news source.

Announcing the news on her social media, The Underground Railroad star captioned her post:

“Things to look forward to ??‍♀️.”

Social media users did not hesitate to congratulate the talented actor commenting:

One user who went to high school with the actress commented:

More users shared congratulatory messages commenting:

On Instagram, social media users commented:

“AND THAT’S ON THUSO MBEDU!!!! CONGRATULATIONS BEAUTIFUL ??????❤️❤️ May You Continue to SOAR!!! May God continue to give it ALL to you ?❤️??.”

“Amazing Thuso! Congrats sisi. I simply cannot wait until you have that Oscar in your hand cos you’re worth it ???.”

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