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Why J. August Richards Loves Playing a Superhero on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D'

826 views · Published 17 March 2018 · 1:32 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: extratv · 2018 · Entertainment

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“Extra’s” Tanika Ray sat down with J. August Richards at Universal Studios Hollywood as he promoted his digital series “Giants.”
 
Aside from starring, directing, and writing the show, Richards is also playing one of TV’s original black superheros on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” He gushed, “I love playing this character. It’s like all of my childhood dreams come true.”
 
As for the box-office success of “Black Panther,” Richards saw it coming! He emphasized, “It’s so important for kids to see themselves at the center of a narrative.”
 
“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” airs Friday nights on ABC.

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