Not every actor has the guts to publicly declare the wish to play a certain role, so Pierce gets points for that alone.
No recasting decisions for The Cleveland Show have been made yet, but as Pierce’s tweet gains momentum, who knows?
Known best for his roles in the critically-acclaimed drama series The Wire, Treme, and Suits, Pierce has racked up some pretty impressive credits.
In response to recent re-evaluations of casting choices for racially specific animated characters, Mike Henry has stepped down from the role of Cleveland Brown on Family Guy and The Cleveland Show after 20 years of voicing the character.