Cress Williams
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Will & Grace almost had a fifth cast member: Cress Williams
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The Flash sneak peek reveals S.T.A.R. Labs is on the verge of destruction
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The Flash boss explains how the first Arrowverse crossover inspired season 8's 'Armageddon' event
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The Flash star Grant Gustin teases Barry and Black Lightning's 'heavy' reunion in 'Armageddon'
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The Flash faces down Despero in 'Armageddon' crossover first-look photos
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The Flash recruits Batwoman, Atom, Mia Queen, and more for 5-part event
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The Flash boss discusses [SPOILER]'s return and teases season 8's 'special event' episodes
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The Flash season 8 to begin with 5 'crossover-type' episodes featuring Arrowverse heroes
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Black Lightning boss reveals The Flash and Batwoman crossovers that never happened
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Black Lightning star Cress Williams reveals his potential future in the Arrowverse
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Black Lightning boss breaks down the series finale's JJ twist, Tobias' fate, and more
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The Black Lightning family rallies in extended series finale trailer
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How 'trauma is sort of the big bad' in the final season of Black Lightning
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Jefferson is grieving in first Black Lightning season 4 trailer
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Black Lightning will end after upcoming fourth season
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Everything you need to know about DC FanDome
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Black Lightning's Cress Williams breaks down those finale twists and surprise cameos
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Black Lightning's Cress Williams teases Henderson's 'emotional' finale exit
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The Flash crossover recap: Death and evolution in 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'
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Black Lightning star teases his 'surprising' 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' entrance
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'Crisis on Infinite Earths' hour 3 photos tease Vibe's return, Batwoman vs. Lex Luthor
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to the Arrowverse
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A death sparks more violence for Jefferson in powerful Black Lightning clip
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Black Lightning season 3 trailer shows Thunder and Lightning stepping up in major ways
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Black Lightning first look reveals Tobias Whale's 'depressing' life in the Pit
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Black Lightning star Cress Williams shares his hopes for the 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' crossover
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Black Lightning star teases Jefferson's 'big sacrifice' in the Markovian conflict
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Black Lightning characters will appear in the Arrowverse's 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' crossover
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Black Lightning star 'wouldn't be surprised' if Arrowverse crossover happened
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EW at Comic-Con 2019: Here are all the panels we're moderating
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Superhero Insider: Arrow, The Flash solve major mysteries as Legends breaks time
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Superhero Insider: Arrow and Black Lightning deliver major twists
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Superhero Insider: Supergirl, The Flash, and Legends tackle timely stories
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Superhero Insider: Legends of Tomorrow return as Supergirl, The Flash prepare to unmask their foes
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Superhero Insider: Breaking down the returns of Arrow and Supergirl
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Black Lightning boss on [SPOILER]'s discovery in the season 2 premiere
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Cress Williams on 90210, Friday Night Lights, and more of his memorable roles
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Black Lightning EP on how the 'pain and absurdity' of the world inspired season 2
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Black Lightning promotes Riverdale actor to series regular villain for season 2
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Black Lightning star Cress Williams reacts to those MAJOR twists
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Black Lightning star on how Jefferson will react to [SPOILER]'s powers
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How Black Lightning will stand out from the Arrowverse shows
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Celebrities Reveal Their Favorite Superheroes
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Black Lightning's Cress Williams honored by 'historical undertaking' of suiting up
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Black Lightning: First look at Cress Williams in costume
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Friday Night Lights alum lands lead in Black Lightning pilot for CW