Nick Cannon Wanted Scripted TV Return to Be a Departure From Public Persona
Nick Cannon Nick Cannon made his scripted TV return for the first time in a decade with Fox’s Accused — and he was up for the challenge. “I’m a fan of the show. It’s great television. It makes you think and kind of keeps you on the edge of your seat,” Cannon, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly about what drew him to the role of Marcus in the newest episode, which airs Tuesday, October 22. “And then everybody who is involved really just are A-list [actors].” Cannon was excited to “jump back into the dramatic space” after shifting his focus to hosting gigs in the past. “It’s a departure from the big public persona that I’ve created over the years,” he explained to Us . “And everything I do when it comes to acting, I’ve always looked for that challenge. Something that I could just strip myself of what people naturally know me as. So getting to do that is a lot of fun.” A Guide to the Most Star-Studded Celeb Appearances on Fox's 'Accused' The actor definitely found what ...