Geoffrey Owens Makes Hollywood Comeback, Accepts Tyler Perry’s Job Offer!
Feb. 25 2019, Updated 11:43 a.m. ET
Geoffrey Owens is taking Tyler Perry up on his job offer—and it’s a big one!
Days after RadarOnline.com broke the news that the former Cosby Show star was working a as a cashier at Trader Joe’s, the Hollywood producer took to Twitter to praise his hustle, and offer him a TV gig.
“#GeoffreyOwens I’m about to start shootings OWN’s number one drama next week! Come join us!!! I have so much respect for people who hustle between gigs. The measure of a true artist,” wrote Perry, 48, at the time.
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The role he was referring to was a 10-episode appearance on drama series The Haves and the Have Nots!
The show, which is now on its sixth season, shoots in Atlanta—and according to a report, Owens, 57, will be flying there next week!
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While Owens previously told Entertainment Tonight that he was very “skeptical” of Perry’s offer, it all seemed to have worked out well in the end for the beloved actor.
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