Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s closing efficiency will likely be seen subsequent month in an episode of Fox’s Homicide in a Small City, which he filmed earlier this yr earlier than his tragic passing on July 20.
As reported by Folks, the Canadian crime drama’s second season is about to premiere at 8 pm ET on September 23. Warner will seem in a visitor function within the third episode, titled “Mom Love,” which is scheduled to air on October 7. It marks the actor’s final efficiency filmed earlier than he died.
The Cosby Present alum died in an unintentional drowning whereas on a household trip in Costa Rica on July 20. He was 54 years previous.
In his upcoming episode of Homicide in a Small City, Warner performs Richard Buscombe, a protecting father who turns into suspected of murdering his ex-wife when she’s killed simply after returning to city. Nonetheless heartbroken years after the cut up, Richard wears his anger and ache on his sleeve, however his solely aim in life is to maintain his daughter protected.
Showrunner and govt producer Ian Weir spoke to Folks about Warner’s closing function, saying, “His efficiency — as a struggling single dad, fiercely protecting of his daughter — simply glows with integrity. He discovered ranges that I hadn’t imagined.”
He continued, “We have been actually delighted when Malcolm agreed to hitch us as a visitor star — and utterly thrilled by the expertise of working with him. He was such a pacesetter and a gentleman. It’s such a horrible, tragic loss.”
Followers took to social media to react to Warner’s upcoming half in Homicide In A Small City, with one Instagram person writing, “He had sooo a lot left in him!”
“He was born to be an excellent actor!” added one other.
Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in Homicide in a Small City; Kailey Schwerman/ FOX
“Superior actor! Each character he’s ever performed was/is flawless,” mentioned one commenter.
“I like this collection so it’s going to be a tough watch of that episode. 😭,” one other added.
One other wrote, “They higher dedicate the episode to him.”
“So unhappy. He was fabulous in so some ways,” mentioned one fan.
“I didn’t notice he was a visitor star and it’s one among my favourite exhibits,” one other added.
Warner was maybe finest identified for his Emmy-nominated efficiency as Theo Huxtable in The Cosby Present, which ran from 1984 to 1992. The actor went on to look on the collection’ spinoff, A Completely different World, and exhibits similar to Right here and Now, The Magic College Bus, Malcolm & Eddie, The Resident, 9-1-1, and Group.
Homicide in a Small City, Season 2, Premieres, Tuesday, September 23, 8 pm et, Fox