David Alan Grier Cast As First Black Colonel Sanders For KFC David Alan Grier is about to make fast food history by becoming the first Black Colonel Sanders for KFC. According to Hollywood Reporter : KFC’s Colonel Sanders has undergone multiple makeovers this past year, and now he will be played by comedian David Alan Grier. The actor shared the news on his Twitter account, writing, “Breaking News: David Alan Grier has been cast as the first African American Colonel Sanders in the new KFC ad campaign.” KFC has been attempting to revitalize its brand with new ad campaigns recently. In May 2015, Saturday Night Live’s Darrell Hammond played the company’s founder in a slate of ads. Norm Macdonald sported the goatee and white suit in August, decrying other Colonel Sanders as imposters. Then came Jim Gaffigan’s turn as Sanders in a Super Bowl commercial this year. Will you be eating at KFC now??
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Finger Lickin’ Good: KFC Casts David Alan Grier As The First African American Colonel Sanders
