Exclusive: J. Alphonse Nicholson & Shannon Thornton talk P-Valley Season 2
Currently playing on STARZ at midnight on the STARZ app, STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms is Season two of P-Valley, its critically acclaimed drama series from creator, executive producer, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Katori Hall New episodes will premiere every Sunday at 10pm ET/PT beginning June 12 with episode 202. “P-Valley”
When darkness descends upon Chucalissa, errybody and they mama must fight tooth and talon to survive. While some take flight to perilous new heights, others dig in their stilettos and stand their ground no matter the cost. Back at The Pynk, Autumn and Uncle Clifford grapple for the throne as new blood shakes up the locker room. Meanwhile, with the casino’s fate hanging in the balance, the local political machine kicks into overdrive. In these unprecedented times, death and danger lurk around every corner.
Returning cast includes Nicco Annan as Uncle Clifford, Elarica Johnson as Autumn Night, Brandee Evans as Mercedes, Shannon Thornton as Miss Mississippi, J. Alphonse Nicholson as Lil’ Murda, Parker Sawyers as Andre, Harriett D. Foy as Pastor Woodbine, Dan J. Johnson as Corbin, Morocco Omari as Big L, Dominic DeVore as Duffy, Tyler Lepley as Diamond, Jordan M. Cox as Derrick and Skyler Joy as Gidget. Recently announced John Clarence Stewart as Big Teak, newcomer Miracle Watts as Big Bone, Shamika Cotton as Farrah, Gail Bean as Roulette and Psalms Salazar as Whisper, will also join the cast this season.
Based on her play Pussy Valley, creator Katori Hall (The Mountaintop, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) serves as showrunner and executive producer. Dante Di Loreto also serves as an executive producer on the series. Lionsgate Television produces “P-Valley” for STARZ
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales caught up with J. Alphonse Nicholson (Lil Murda) & Shannon Thornton (Miss Mississippi) as they gave updates on Season 2. Thornton plays Keyshawn / Miss Mississippi, a dancer experiencing abuse by her boyfriend, Derrick. Nicholson is Lil Murda, an aspiring rapper and Uncle Clifford's love interest.