HBO’s ‘Girls’ May Be About to Welcome Its First Black Girl Character

Something new to look forward to in the show's third season.

By Jamilah King Sep 16, 2013

Actress Danielle Brooks made waves with her role on the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black." Now, according to an interview in EBONY, Brooks says that her next project will be a role on the HBO hit series "Girls."

The show, created by 20-something writer and actress Lena Dunham, has already taken a ton of criticism for its lack of racial diversity. Donald Glover made an appearance in its second season, but the show has so far been without a black female character.

Brooks says that’s about to change.  EBONY asked what was next on her plate, and the actress responded: "Of course you’re going to get to see a lot of Taystee [on ‘Orange is the New Black"] in season two and I just shot an episode of ‘Girls’ for HBO. I will be the first Black woman to be on ‘Girls,’ so that’s exciting for me. Other than that I just don’t know. I’m hoping Melissa McCarthy will hit a sister up."

(h/t Shadow and Act)