True Detective role for Ali

CRIME thriller True Detective is looking to recruit 2017’s Oscarwinning Mahershala Ali ( right) to join its new cast, according to a report.

After four seasons on House of Cards and a seven-episode run on board Marvel’s Luke Cage, Ali has been approached by HBO to star in the third season of Detective.

Ali won the 2017 Oscar for best supporting actor following his turn in Moonlight, which went on to become the surprise best picture winner at the end of the night.

Deadline reports his involvement in True Detective is thought to be instrumental in getting a third season greenlit.

The first season of True Detective, which further established True director Cary Joji Fukunaga and creator Nic Pizzolatto, had a resurgent Matthew McConaughey, the Hunger Games’ Woody Harrelson, and Michelle Monaghan as its leads.

It was recognised with four Primetime Emmys, two Writers Guild accolades and a Bafta, as well as four nominations at the Golden Globes.

The second season, though did not hit the heights of its predecessor, starred Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince Vaughn.

Pizzolatto remained on board for that, and has been joined by David Milch of Deadwood and NYPD Blue during pre-production work on season three. – AFPRelaxnews