Omarion to Star as Charismatic Hitman in Drama Series ‘Wild Rose’ From Allblk (EXCLUSIVE)
by Ethan Shanfeld · VarietyOmarion will star as a charismatic hitman with a conscious in a new original drama series from AMC Networks’ Allblk titled “Wild Rose.”
Created by Deji LaRay (“Johnson,” “Escaping Paradise”), the series follows Roosevelt aka “Rose,” who “comes from a family of assassins that also happen to run a nonprofit organization,” according to the logline. “Behind the nonprofit facade is an elite, family-run, hired-gun agency known for taking down high-profile targets.”
Rose’s life turns upside down when his wife and daughter mysteriously walk out of his life and disappear for months. Suspecting foul play, Rose embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, unraveling a “web of secrets that force him to question his identity within his own family.”
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“I’m ecstatic that I’m back on your television in a new way,” Omarion said in a statement. “I can’t wait for the Allblk fans and others to see a different side of me. I’ve never played a character quite like this. Let’s just say I’m venturing out of my comfort zone. Every new project is an opportunity to learn, grow and expand my range as an actor. Rose is not your average assassin. The ‘Wild Rose’ is loading…”
“Wild Rose” will begin production in November in Los Angeles. The series is executive produced by Omarion, Michelle Le Fleur and LaRay for Omarion Worldwide LLC; and executive producers for Allblk include Brett Dismuke, Nikki Love and Kate Farrell. The episodes will be directed by Dale S. Lewis and Erik White.
“Omarion is a quadruple threat who has had an impressive career spanning mediums and decades,” said Dismuke, head of content for Allblk and We TV. “Allblk is elated to partner with him and Deji LaRay to bring ‘Wild Rose’ to life on the small screen. Allblk is known as the premier destination for Black creators and storytellers, making the platform the perfect home for ‘Wild Rose.’ We can’t wait to share this new, intriguing and edge-of-your-seat series with our subscribers.”
Omarion is a singer, dancer and actor who got his start as the lead vocalist of the boy band B2K. He then broke off into a successful solo career and ventured into acting with credits such as “You Got Served,” “Fat Albert,” “Somebody Help Me” and “The Proud Family Movie.”
Allblk is the streamer for Black television and film from AMC Networks. Its other series include “Double Cross,” “Terror Lake Drive” and “A House Divided.”