Kat Graham's racial justice work comes through in new Tyler Perry film 'Duplicity'
Kat Graham stars as a high-powered attorney who finds herself entangled in a deeply personal case in Tyler Perry’s new film, “Duplicity,” out on Prime Video.
Kat Graham stars as a high-powered attorney who finds herself entangled in a deeply personal case in Tyler Perry’s new film, “Duplicity,” out on Prime Video.
Graham, who had a breakout role in “The Vampire Diaries,” plays Marley Wells, a lawyer pursuing justice for her best friend’s husband, who was shot by a white police officer. There are, of course, dramatic twists and turns along the way.
The actress said she was immediately drawn to the project because of its real-world relevance. She told NBC News that losing her brother to gun violence a few years ago has deeply shaped her perspective on justice and the importance of addressing systemic violence.
“When I got the script and realized that the character was seeking justice for an unarmed Black man who was shot by police, I felt an immediate connection,” she said. “I knew I had to be part of telling this story.”
Graham, who added that she is “drawn to any and everything that Tyler Perry does,” said that she wants the film to ignite meaningful conversations about police violence and systemic injustice among audiences.
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