Apple TV+’s “Dickinson” is courting death… literally. Wiz Khalifa has joined the Hailee Steinfeld-led drama as “Death,” appearing in multiple episodes.
On the series, which is based on the poet Emily Dickinson, “Death” will be portrayed as Emily’s (Steinfeld) muse, an imaginary character who personifies a crucial theme found throughout Emily Dickinson’s real works of poetry. Her poem, “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” is one of her most famous.
“It was a true gift to be able to cast Wiz in this series,” said Alena Smith, creator and showrunner of “Dickinson.” “We had a creative meeting of the minds in approaching the character, and his playful spirit fit in perfectly with the mischievous tone of the show.”