Additionally, five have been cast in recurring roles.
In addition to Simone and Cooper, they join previously announced Wood Harris and Karen Pittman.
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Roquemore will play Shelly.
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Henley recurs as George.
Shes Keishas best friend and confidante, who always has Keishas best interest at heart.
Beautiful and stylish, Heather is one of Keishas older cousins.
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Crutchfield portrays Tammy, Keishas rival on their high school track team thats confident, cute and athletic.
Shes willing to do whatever it takes to regain the number one spot that Keisha stole from her.
The project stems from Brock Akils overall deal at Netflix.
