The Upstate’s no stranger to acting talent — from Gaffney native Andie MacDowell (Rita in “Groundhog Day”) to Greenville native J. Smith-Cameron (Gerri in HBO’s “Succession.”)
Graduates from The SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville are no exception.
Here’s are some SCGSAH Drama grads to look out for on your TV screen:
Jay Will (2016)
Jay stars alongside Sylvester Stallone as Tyson in, “Tulsa King” (Paramount+) and will be in the upcoming film, “Rob Peace,” directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Danielle Brooks (2007)
Danielle’s known for playing “Taystee” in “Orange is the New Black” (Netflix) and was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sofie in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple.”
Teyonah Parris (2005)
In addition to her roles in “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “Dear White People,” Teyonah plays Monica Rambeau — the first Black female Avengers’ character — in “WandaVision” (Disney+).
