Cicely Tyson Lands Lead Role in Ava DuVernay’s Series “Cherish the Day”

Cicely Tyson. Photo by Andrew H. Walker/BEI/Shutterstock (10112916qz)

Ava DuVernay gave us one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the year with mini-series When They See Us, and she’s already gearing up for another exciting creative endeavor – anthology series Cherish the Day, starring legendary actress Cicely Tyson.

The Oscar-nominated director released an official statement announcing Tyson’s casting and said it’s an honor to “have the opportunity to work with this force of nature who has inspired multiple generations with her talent and grace” and described every day working with her as “a master class”.

Each season of Cherish the Day will chronicle the romance of one couple, with each episode focusing on a single day in their lives. DuVernay adopted this unique format in an attempt to highlight significant moments that defined each one of these relationships.

The first season will trace the life of a legendary acting star Miss Luma Lee Langston, played by Cicely Tyson. First season is set to premiere in 2020 on the Oprah Winfrey Network, with DuVernay serving as executive producer.