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Teyonah Parris Nabs a Lead Role in CBS Pilot ‘Murder’

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Actress Teyonah Parris attends the Essence 9th annual Black Women in Music at Highline Ballroom on January 25, 2018 in New York City.
Actress Teyonah Parris attends the Essence 9th annual Black Women in Music at Highline Ballroom on January 25, 2018 in New York City.

*Teyonah Parris, best known from her role in “Survivor’s Remorse” and “Mad Men,” has been cast in one of the lead roles in the CBS drama pilot “Murder,” reports Variety.

The series explores crime through the unique and often conflicting perspectives of cops and killers, witnesses and victims, friends and family. Shot like a true crime documentary, the series invites the audience inside the emotional journey of an investigation, allowing them to discern the truth and judge the suspects’ guilt or innocence for themselves.

Parris will play Det. Ayana Lake, a rising star in the NYPD whose keen intellect and quick, analytic mind are the keys to her success. But when she’s partnered with instinctive, intuitive Det. Jack Garrity, styles and personalities sometimes clash.

Parris is also known for her roles in Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” and Justin Simien’s “Dear White People.”

“Lethal Weapon” vet Amanda Green will write and executive produce “Murder.” Dan Lin will also serve as executive producer, with Lindsey Liberatore serving as co-executive producer. Lin Pictures will produce in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios.

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