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The Wire alum Kwame Patterson to take over the title role on David Makes Man
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Patterson, known for playing "Monk' Metcalf on The Wire, will take on the adult version of David role, succeeding Akili McDowell, who played a 14-year-old version of him in Season 1. Patterson will be joined by Arlen Escarpeta, who will play his brother JG.
TOPICS: David Makes Man, Oprah Winfrey Network, Arlen Escarpeta, Kwame Patterson
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