Whether Common is onstage or onscreen, his talent always shines through. The rapper and actor has added another television project to his already extensive resume, proving his ability to transcend industries flawlessly. Common took to his Instagram on Tuesday (March 7) to share a teaser of Silo, where he stars alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Rashida Jones, and David Oyelowo. This star-studded cast also boasts Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, and Avi Nash and will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 5th.
Alongside the trailer, the 50-year-old wrote, “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of this great piece of art. I’m equally excited for y’all to see it. ‘Silo’ is special. It’s got something.” As showcased in the preview, the dystopian series follows the residents of a post-apocalyptic community restricted to living in an underground silo. Directed by Morten Tyldum, the show is based on Hugh Howey’s book series of the same name.
Common Says “‘Silo’ Is Special”
Silo doesn’t mark Common’s first notable acting role. In fact, the “When We Move” rapper already holds a significant list of films and television roles under his belt, including The Informer, Never Have I Ever, and Hunter Killer. The talented artist also dipped his feet into theatre last year, with his Broadway debut in Between Riverside and Crazy. In an interview with Pix 11, he noted how he always “dreamed” about performing on stage. “When I got this role, I called my mother like I had gotten my first record contract. Haha! It was that much joy,” Common enthusiastically reflected.
Even with two other film projects underway (Fool’s Paradise and Breathe), Common hasn’t neglected his musical roots. In fact, last year he composed the soundtrack to Ramy Youssef’s Mo alongside Karriem Riggins and Patrick Warren, which resulted in a short and jazzy collection of 13 instrumental songs. Additionally, the South Side rapper joined forces with Bonny Gonz on “Outcome X,” which dropped last October. Regardless of what project this Grammy award winner puts his hands on, it’s likely that the resulting art will amount to gold. For more news on hip-hop and pop culture, stay in touch with HNHH.