OWN Renews Michael B Jordan-Produced ‘David Makes Man’ From ‘Moonlight’ Co-Writer for Season 2

Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner

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OWN has renewed drama “David Makes Man,” from “Moonlight” co-writer Tarell McCraney, for a second season.

The series, which is partly based on McCraney’s own childhood, centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. It stars Phylicia Rashad and newcomer Akili McDowell who plays the lead role of David. “David Makes Man” is executive produced by McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy and Oprah Winfrey. Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner for season two.

“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on OWN,” OWN president Tina Perry said. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced ‘David Makes Man’ and connected to its powerful message. We are honored to partner with the incredible producers and cast as well as our friends at Warner Horizon Scripted Television on a second season.”

McCraney said, “It was an honor when we first started and engaged with OWN to do this project and a blessing, a real gift and show of God’s grace that Ms. Winfrey picked it up for the long haul.”

“Tarell has created an incredibly moving and powerful drama in ‘David Makes Man,’ and we are so excited that he and Dee will have the opportunity to continue to tell this unique story,” added Warner Bros. Television’s Peter Roth, Susan Rovner and Brett Paul in a statement. “We are thankful to OWN and Oprah Winfrey, as well as our producing partners Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley and Melissa Loy.”

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