EXCLUSIVE: I Love LA is now ready to stream on HBO Max and it stars the daughter of a Hollywood icon.
An I Love LA actress has revealed a surprising family connection between her father and one of her fellow cast members.
HBO Max has finally launched in the UK, bringing with it a wealth of acclaimed programmes, including I Love LA, a sitcom following Maia (played by Rachel Sennott) whose life descends into chaos when her influencer friend Tallulah (Odessa A’zion) makes an unexpected return.
The cast is rounded out by Jordan Firstman, Gossip Girl‘s Leighton Meester, and actress True Whitaker, who portrays Maia and Tallulah’s close friend Alani Marcus.
Cinema enthusiasts may recognise Whitaker as the youngest daughter of acclaimed actor Forest Whitaker, renowned for his roles in The Last King of Scotland, The Butler and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
However, it was only upon arriving on the set of I Love LA that True discovered her father had a longstanding connection with one of her co-stars.
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Speaking to Reach Plc, Whitaker revealed: “My dad in the show, Keith David, is a friend of my dad’s.
“When I was on set shooting the last episode, I Facetimed my dad being like ‘Hey, do you know this guy? This is my dad.’
“And he [Forest Whitaker] was like ‘Keith?!’ and Keith was like ‘Forest!’
“And apparently my dad is the reason Keith moved to LA. They did Platoon together when they were in their 20s so it was kind of cute to see them reminisce.”
Also featuring Willem Dafoe and Charlie Sheen, the 1980s film Platoon chronicled the experiences of a young American volunteer confronting the brutal realities of the Vietnam War.
While Whitaker portrayed supporting character Big Harold, actor Keith David took on the role of seasoned soldier King.
True also spoke of her renowned father’s delight at her securing a prominent part in I Love LA, having previously appeared in his drama Godfather of Harlem.
She said: “He’s extremely proud of me. Even his assistant pulled me aside and was talking to me and got emotional and was like ‘you have no idea.’
“My dad apparently had just been gloating to everybody and was stoked to see me in this light.
“And for me to be able to use my comedic skills, because obviously in the house I’m annoying and loud and funny but now I can actually utilise it.”
I Love LA is available to watch on HBO Max.
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