buzzz worthy. . . New Live-Action Series from Aaron McGruder to Premiere this Year Adult Swim has greenlit a new half-hour live-action scripted comedy called Black Jesus from award-winning writer/producer, Aaron McGruder ( The Boondocks, Red Tails ). The show finds Jesus living in present day Compton, CA on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers. The series stars newcomer Gerald "Slink" Johnson ( Grand Theft Auto V ) as Black Jesus, and also stars Charlie Murphy ( Are We There Yet ), Corey Holcomb ( The Cleveland Show ), and John Witherspoon ( The Boondocks, The First Family ). Productionhas begun on the new series in Los Angeles, CA, which will premiere later this year. McGruder, who created the series, will serve as executive producer through his 5 Mutts Productions along with writer/director Mike Clattenberg ( Trailer Park Boys ) and LEG's Norman Aladjem and Jo...
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