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Black-ish just got better.

The hit ABC sitcom just cast Hamilton star Daveed Diggs to play Bow’s (Tracee Ellis Ross) “hipster” brother Johan who gets on Dre’s (Anthony Anderson) nerves according to show creator Kenya Barris who discussed the new addition with Variety,

The Cali native went on social media to share his excitement on the news:

 

 

Tracee also chimed in:

 

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Congratulations Daveed! Your star is definitely on the rise.

Season 3 of Black-ish is slated to premiere on September 21, 2016 on ABC.

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