Wendell Pierce Slated To Star in New B.B. King Biopic 'The Thrill Is On'

Wendell Pierce of The Wire and Jack Ryan fame is set to play blues legend B.B. King in the upcoming biopic The Thrill Is On per Collider reports. While Pierce is best known for his five season run as William "Bunk" Moreland on The Wire, his turn as "The King of the Blues" could end up being his most iconic role to date. The film is currently in production but due to the restrictions of the coronavirus, it will most likely not be released until at least 2021.Pierce took to Twitter earlier this we...