The Divorce in the Black cast features Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict and Joseph Lee Anderson. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Tyler Perry’s 2024 Amazon movie. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Divorce in the Black explores the turbulent marriage between a female banker and her temperamental husband. During a funeral service, Ava’s preacher father clashes with her in-laws. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she pursues a new romantic relationship while avoiding her estranged husband. Here’s every actor and character in Divorce in the Black.

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Meagan Good as Ava

Character Profile: A 37-year-old banker. She is an Atlanta native who attempts to maintain a healthy marriage. Ava finds trouble after separating from her husband.

Good’s Resume: Kara in Brick (2005), Romy in The Unborn (2009), Mya in Think Like a Man (2012), Kali in Californication (2012), Camille Parks in Harlem (2021-)

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Cory Hardrict as Dallas

Character Profile: Ava’s husband. He struggles emotionally after this brother’s death. Dallas spirals out of control upon clashing with Ava’s father.

Hardrict’s Resume: “D”/Dandridge in American Sniper (2014), June in Brotherly Love (2015), D. Cash in November Criminals (2017), Nigel in All Eyez on Me (2017), Coach Marcus Turner in All American: Homecoming (2022-)

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Joseph Lee Anderson as Benji

Character Profile: Ava’s love interest. He is a divorced man who offers life advice. Benji wants Ava to move on from Dallas.

Anderson’s Resume: Tony Larmen in S.W.A.T. (2018), Robert Ross in Harriet (2019), Joseph Clarke in American Soul (2019), Rocky Johnson in Young Rock (2021-23), Maj. Harold Kernst in MacGruber (2021)

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Taylor Polidore Williams as Rona

Character Profile: Ava’s best friend. She is a self-described “straight shooter.” Rona urges Ava to divorce Dallas.

Williams’ Resume: Lisa in Black Lightning (2018-19), Lilian in Rival Peak (2020-21), Clara/Kid 1 in It’s Pony (2020-21), Dallas in Snowfall (2021-23), Tootie in All American: Homecoming (2022-)

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Shannon Wallace as Jim

Character Profile: Rona’s boyfriend. He apologizes for a past cheating incident. Jim provides emotional support as Rona looks after Ava.

Wallace’s Resume: Paul Kibebe Roth in Jacqueline and Jilly (2018-19), Nate Barker in American Soul (2019), Anton Campbell in City on a Hill (2021), Tyce Dickson in Blue Bloods (2021), Chris in Diarra from Detroit (2024)

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Divorce in the Black Cast: Richard Lawson as Clarence

Character Profile: Ava’s father. He is a preacher who tries to set up his daughter with Benji. Clarence pays a high price for offending Dallas’ family members.

Lawson’s Resume: Ryan in Poltergeist (1982), Ed Price in Streets of Fire (1984), Jack in How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Frank in For Colored Girls (2010), Bill Pierce in Grey’s Anatomy (2017-21)

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The Divorce in the Black cast also includes:

• Debbi Morgan as Gene
• Mark Elliott Brewer as Sheriff
• Sarah Girma as Female #1
• Adam Jerome Sperandio as Bartender
• Joe Komara as Lawyer
• Ursula O. Robinson as Linda
• Rakeem Laws as Keith
• Berry Williams Jr. as Morris
• Jeffrey Creightney as Troy

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.