Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s final acting role revealed…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner is set to make his final onscreen look.
The late actor, who drowned in Costa Rica at the age of 54 in July, will seem on Season 2 of Fox’s thriller collection “unlawful killing in a Small Town.”
Warner will visitor star in episode 3, titled “Mother Love,” on Oct. 7.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned in Costa Rica at the age of 54 in July. Getty Images
Kristin Kreuk and Rossif Sutherland in “unlawful killing in a Small Town.”
According to the synopsis, Warner performs Richard Buscombe, a protecting father who turns into a lead suspect in a homicide investigation when his ex-wife is killed just after returning to city.
“Still heartbroken years after the split, Richard wears his anger and pain on his sleeve, but his only goal in life is to keep his daughter safe,” the outline added.
Showrunner Ian Weir reminisced on working with Warner shortly before his tragic passing.
“His performance — as a struggling single dad, fiercely protective of his daughter — just glows with integrity,” Weir told People on Wednesday. “He found levels that I hadn’t imagined.”
He added, “We were really delighted when Malcolm agreed to join us as a guest star — and completely thrilled by the experience of working with him. He was such a leader and a gentleman. It’s such a terrible, tragic loss.”
Fritzy-Klevans Destine, Stana Katic in “unlawful killing in a Small Town.” ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Noah Reid, Rossif Sutherland in Season 1 of “unlawful killing in a Small Town.” ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
“unlawful killing in a Small Town” is based on the guide collection written by L.R. Wright and follows a procedural format.
Each episode sees the police chief Karl (Rossif Sutherland) examine mysterious murders in his city.
Along the way in which, the officer will get help from other residents, including his girlfriend Cassandra, performed by Kristin Kreuk.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner performed Theodore ‘Theo’ Huxtable on “The Cosby Show.” NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Warner died while with his daughter in Costa Rica on July 20.
In August, his mom, Pamela Warner, took to Instagram to reveal that her son “did not suffer.”
“For those of you who are at a loss, pained by the suddenness of his departure, ache for his presence or just to hear his voice one more time, to see his beatific smile one more time, be comforted that he was at peace and more importantly, he did not suffer,” she wrote.
Pamela added, “Malcolm was birthed through water and transitioned through water. This was his time. His mission on earth had been completed.”
Warner was remembered as an “exceptional husband, father, and son.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
She also began the “Malcolm-Jamal Warner Living Legacy” account.
Pamela shared that the web page would serve as the “official account honoring Malcolm-Jamal Warner” and that “in the weeks and months ahead, we’ll be sharing updates on the work being done in his memory.”
The Emmy-nominated actor’s mother also remembered Warner as an “exceptional husband, father, and son” who was “deeply in love with life, his wife, and his daughter.”
Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Theodore ‘Theo’ Huxtable, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Rudy Huxtable, Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable Kendall, Sabrina Le Beauf as Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux. NBCUniversal via Getty Images
“He was a kind, loving man with a huge heart for humanity. He wanted all to be aware of their inner strength and that they could succeed, accomplish and transform,” Pamela said. “This was his latest mission and work, transformation, in order for you to be fully present in your life.”
“Malcolm left an indelible mark on the world and on countless hearts,” she added. “All who met him, however briefly, were better for the encounter.”
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