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Yvonne Orji to star in a Disney+ autobiographical comedy produced by Oprah Winfrey and David Oyelowo
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With Insecure ending, Orji has lined up her next gig. The Emmy-nominated actress will star in First Gen, which will be based on her life as Nigerian-born, first-generation American. "As a child, she’s caught between trying to honor her parents and culture while simultaneously trying to assimilate to American life," per Deadline. British-born Nigerian-American actor Oyelowo will serve as an executive producer along with Winfrey, who will produce via her Harpo production company.
TOPICS: Yvonne Orji, Disney+, First Gen, David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey, In Development
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