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Bre-Z Talks Playing a 'Black Masculine-Presenting Woman' on 'All American'

Bre-Z opened up to Us Weekly exclusively about representing a ‘Black masculine-presenting woman’ on ‘All American’ who breaks down the stereotypical mold

Bre ZCindy Ord/Getty Images for ESSENCEThroughout All American’s six seasons, Bre-Z has watched her character, Coop, go from gang affiliate to lawyer in training — and she couldn’t be happier for how her story has played out. The last two seasons of the CW series have seen Coop studying alongside Los Angeles District Attorney Laura Baker ( Monet Mazur) and working her way into law school. All American was renewed for a seventh season in June — and while little is known about where the show is headed outside lead Daniel Ezra’s exit as a series regular, Bre-Z is hoping Coop will continue to evolve in all aspects of her life, not only her career.

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