The CW’s Black Lightning has moved up Jordan Calloway from his recurring role as Khalil Payne to a series regular for season 2, according to The Wrap.
Director Salim Akil announced the news during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. Calloway will take over fully as his DC Comics alter-ego villain, Painkiller in season 2.
“I’m thrilled to have Jordan upped as a series regular,” Akil said. “He was a great asset to our show in the role of Khalil/Painkiller during season one, and now that he has evolved into Painkiller, I can’t wait for you all to see him in Season 2.”
Source: IGN.com Black Lightning Season 2 Promotes Villain to Series Regular