Actress and Producer MERCEDEZ MCDOWELL speaks with WorldWide Entertainment TV Media about Season 3 of Wicked City streaming on ALLBLK.

Mercedez McDowell is a SAG-AFTRA actress whose vibrant talent shines through her diverse roles on screen and stage. Represented by Eris Talent Agency (CA) and Jana VanDyke Agency (GA), Mercedez has captivated audiences in hit TV shows like Black-ish (ABC), The Resident (FOX), Heels (STARZ), and Why Women Kill (CBS). She currently stars in the fan-favorite series Wicked City streaming now on ALLBLK network.

 

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ACTING BACKGROUND

 

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With a rich foundation in theater from LAMDA and the American Conservatory Theater, Mercedez brings depth and passion to every role, having portrayed iconic characters in productions such as The Merchant of Venice, Antigone, and The Way of the World. Armed with an MA in Classical Text and Acting, she’s also trained in stage combat and showcases a wide range of skills, from boxing and martial arts to dance and vocal performance.

 

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This supernatural thriller series from Allblk (a streaming service for Black-centered entertainment) follows a coven of witches in Atlanta. In this version, a group of powerful Black witches work to restore balance in the world while dealing with darker forces.

Starring Vanessa Bell Calloway, Taylor Polidore, Shaquita Smith, and Chanel Mack, the show blends supernatural and magical elements with drama and suspense. It dives into themes of power, loyalty, and the moral ambiguity of magic. This series has had a better reception, especially among fans of horror and supernatural dramas.

ALLBLK NETWORK

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ALLBLK is a streaming platform that focuses on providing content centered on Black stories, experiences, and perspectives, catering to an audience interested in African American and multicultural stories. Originally launched as UMC (Urban Movie Channel) in 2014 by media mogul Robert L. Johnson, the founder of BET, the network rebranded as ALLBLK in 2021 to capture a broader range of content and reach a wider audience. It offers a diverse mix of programming across genres, including dramas, comedies, reality shows, docuseries, horror, romance, and independent films.

ALLBLK also provides a platform for emerging Black creators, showcasing fresh talent and unique stories. The streaming service is available via subscription, offering content on-demand across a variety of devices.