The Netflix series adaptation of SA Crosby’s “All the Sinners Bleed” cast John Douglas Thompson in the usual role of the series.
Thompson took part in a previously announced drama series lead Char de Dalis. It was first announced in May as part of Netflix’s early presentation. The series’ official loglines state that “the first black sheriff (dìrísù) in the small Biblical Belt County, who is plagued by the untimely death of a devout mother, must guide the hunt for a serial killer who has long won his black community in the name of God.”
Thompson plays his father, Albert Crown.
Thompson is currently appearing in the hit HBO drama The Gilded Age in the role of Arthur Scott. His past TV credits include “Mare in East Town” and “For Life,” but he has also appeared in films such as “Up to 2”, “Till”, “The 355” and “21 Bridges.” Thompson is a very successful stage actor and received a Tony Award nomination in 2017 for his work in the play “Jitty.” He won the Drama Desk Award for his outstanding solo performance in “Waldorf’s Satchmo” in 2014, and in 2015 he received a special award from the organization.
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Joe Robert Cole has adapted “All Sinners Bleeding” on the screen, acting as an executive producer and showrunner in addition to directing multiple episodes, including the first episode. Obamas’ High Ground Production and Amblyn Television are also executive produced alongside Cosby.
