The news of Akil’s director role comes in a report about lack of pilot season diversity, with Akil acting as a positive outlier.
As a black director, Akil is one of just four non-white drama pilot directors, and his and his wife’s work on Black Lightning are sure to expand the racial diversity of The CW’s superhero landscape.
Akil is a seasoned director with experience in both television (Girlfriends, The Game, Being Mary Jane) and film (Jumping the Broom, Sparkle).
Here’s hoping the series gets a full season order, and that we can get our hands on some casting news soon.