Amandla Stenberg, our Rue, has just been cast in two big projects.
Amandla will co-star as Irene in NBC's as yet untitled 1/2 hour comedy starring Craig Robinson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the comedy centers on a talented musician Craig (Robinson), who adjusts to his new life as a middle school teacher. Amandla plays a "spunky, fearless and smart eighth grader deperate to learn to sing despite an off-key voice.
Amandla will also voice a character in the upcoming Rio 2! Congrats, Amandla!