
Pierce Juggles Jack Ryan, Elsbeth and Othello—All at Once
Wendell Pierce explains to Variety that he’s chasing a year‑round trifecta of theater, TV and film—and now a quadfecta with a DC stage run in Othello, the CBS finale of Elsbeth, and the Jack Ryan: Ghost War movie all debuting close together—while also continuing his work in Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He reflects on Shakespeare’s craft, Juilliard training, and the broader Black creators’ legacy his diverse projects spotlight, including The Wire’s enduring impact.







