Michael Kenneth Williams Cast on Community

Michael Kenneth Williams is taking a break from robbing drug dealers and running alcohol to teach biology.

The actor, beloved by HBO fans for his roles on The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, has landed a huge role on season three of Community: he'll portray a professor for Jeff, Abed, Shirley and company.

Williams will appear in at least three episodes, following in the educational footsteps of Senor Chang, Professor Duncan and Betty White.

The character will be an intense ex-con.

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