Danielle Deadwyler Explores Comedy in New Projects
Originally published Jun 1, 2026
By Lexy Perez · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Deadwyler is exploring comedy after a series of dramatic roles.
- She plays Chantel in 'The Bear,' where Black girls sing Björk.
- Deadwyler discusses portraying flawed Black women in her roles.
Danielle Deadwyler is shifting from intense dramas to comedy with her role in 'Rooster' and her part as Chantel on 'The Bear.' She reflects on the uniqueness of portraying Black women who are flawed and the experience of Black girls singing Björk on the show.
Read the original story: The Hollywood Reporter — Movies — by Lexy Perez
