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LA-indie rapper Krondon is the main villain in the coming DC + CW’s “Black Lightning” TV series

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In some quite interesting casting news that has us blasting Self Scientific’s “For the Js”, the CW + DC Comics TV Series Black Lightning has announced their main villain will be played by LA native rapper Marvin “Krondon” Jones III. And he is set to play Tobias Whale:

Tobias Whale, an African-American man with albinism, is the leader of Freeland’s most feared gang — The 100. But in the days before Black Lightning, Tobias was a politician, rising up the ranks of local government through corrupt and illegal means. That was until he was brought down by Alvin Pierce, Jefferson’s father. Enraged, Tobias murdered Alvin and was driven underground into exile. It’s here he found a place to rebuild, growing into the violent and methodical leader of The 100 as we find him today. But Black Lightning’s recent return has ignited Tobias’ desire to emerge from the shadows and face his biggest adversary, Jefferson Pierce AKA Black Lightning.

Salim Akil, Black Lightning‘s executive producer, spoke on the news:

I was excited about Krondon when I saw his audition. He’s going to make a great Tobias! His authentic street sensibility along with an insightful intelligence is perfect for the Tobias character arc. Not to mention his regal physical bearing will be additive to making our show exciting and different.

 
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Black Lightning Synopsis reads:

Black Lightning centres on Jefferson Pierce. He made his choice: He hung up the suit and his secret identity years ago, but with a daughter hell-bent on justice and a star student being recruited by a local gang, he’ll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante and DC legend Black Lightning.

 
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