“Marks’ book does a beautiful job of delicately weaving together the challenges and triumphs of life and the enormity of social injustice and systemic racism through the lens of a seventh-grader. This is a perfect example of the type of premium storytelling that will not only entertain but will touch our audience on many levels as they see these topical issues reflected on the screen,” Ayo Davis, executive vice president, Creative Development and Strategy, Disney Branded Television told Deadline.
Washington also shared the news about Rockaway below as she prepares for the role.
