Wonder Years Reboot Cast Its Young Lead Actor
The
Wonder Years reboot taking shape over at ABC has cast actor Elisha "EJ" Williams as it lead for the pilot episode. According to reports by THR, Williams is playing "Dean, an inquisitive and hopeful 12-year-old who's coming of age in a turbulent time and trying to figure out his place both within his family and in the larger world. Dean is a little insecure, a tad awkward and a bit self-conscious, but he is determined to make his mark on the world around him." The
Wonder Years
pilot is being directed by Empire creator Lee Daniels, who is boldly re-imagining the franchise for the modern age.