Jack Ryan and The Wire alum Wendell Pierce announced on Monday he’ll be playing blues legend B.B. King in the upcoming biopic The Thrill Is On. Fans of King will likely spot the biopic’s title as a riff on one of King’s most treasured hits, “The Thrill Is Gone.” This will be Pierce’s first film role in a hot minute, with his most recent movie appearances … Continue reading ‘The Thrill Is On’: Wendell Pierce Will Play B.B. King in Upcoming Biopic!!