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January 20, 2023

PLAYING POPPY SCOVILLE-PARNELL, A TRUE-CRIME PODCASTER OUT TO solve crimes on Truth Be Told Apple TV+, January 20), was always in the cards for Octavia Spencer.

Octavia Spencer

I’ve had this affinity for true-crime and investigative journalism. So it was just a natural progression.” Now in its third season, Spencer says, it actually is our best season because it’s tied to something meaningful and real.” Spencer is joined by Gabrielle Union, who she says is such a brilliant comedic actress and she’s coming into her own as a dramatic actress.” Together they must solve the case of a missing girl. For Spencer, what makes the genre so appealing is that there’s something about being an active member of the investigation as a viewing audience member, you are actively a part of the investigation.” Spencer has expanded her credits to include producing recently. The question always comes up, what is the role you're destined to play, and at this age and stage of my life, I would say that it’s def

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