UPDATED, Thursday 2:51 p.m.: As it turns out, it looks like David Alan Grier won’t be assuming the role of Colonel Sanders after all.
KFC executive Kevin Hochman told the New York Daily News that there “is no new Colonel Sanders,” adding, “We are very excited to learn that Mr. Grier is such a big fan of KFC and The Colonel, We’re a big fan of him as well. We hope to continue the conversation with him over a $5 Fill Up.”
Previously…
KFC is embracing diversity with its latest choice to play beloved figurehead Colonel Sanders.
Former “In Living Color” star David Alan Grier has been tapped to portray Sanders, the actor announced via Twitter on Thursday.