Chibuikem Uche felt a lot of pressure portraying a black athlete who has yet to express his sexuality in Peacock’s upcoming series, “One Of Us Is Lying.” The highly anticipated show based on Karen M.
McManus’ New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, tells the story of what happens when the Queen B, athlete, geek, rebel and recluse all get detention in the same room, but only four of the stereotypical characters make it out alive.
Though each person is then forced to face their issues and insecurities as the murder mystery unfolds, many of the series actors agree that Uche’s character, Cooper, has the most impactful storyline as he explores how to come out in a very heterosexual industry. READ MORE: RuPaul Becomes The Most