Orlando Jones is venturing past his comedic background in favor of grittier fare.
Jones’ agent confirmed to TheWrap that the comedian/actor — a former “MADtv” cast member and 7 Up pitchman — has landed a starring role in ABC’s procedural pilot “Identity.”
Jones will play Agent Wareing, a member of an elite police unit dedicated to battling the growing scourge of identity-related crime.
Jones, who had recurring roles in the CBS comedy “Rules of Engagement” and ABC’s comedy/drama “Men In Trees,” will also play civil-rights activist Bobby Seale in the film “The Chicago 8,” based on the infamous trial following the tumultuous 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
