Devon Terrell gave WWD an inside look at the new Netflix show and chatted about the impact of its diverse cast and its female protagonist.
First, Devon Terrell was Barack Obama in “Barry.” Then, he was the Hamletian Horatio in “Ophelia.” Now the 27-year-old actor has taken on another iconic character: King Arthur, pre-royalty, in Netflix’s new fantasy series “Cursed.”
“For a lot of people of color, this story just went over their head,” Terrell says. “Like, ‘Oh, it’s not for me because I don’t see myself in that world.’ The Arthurian legend is so ingrained in fantasy that you’d think fantasy would be the world where inclusivity would be at its largest.” Starring in a Netflix series would appeal to any young actor, but “Cursed” had further appeal for Terrell. There was the prospect of playing a character with deep roots in storytelling and literature, but also the opportunity to influence how fantasy as a genre is perceived. In particular, he wanted to represent the sort of character he wasn’t able to see onscreen while he was kid.
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