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Get to know China Ann McClain from CW's Black Lighting

China Ann McClain talks about her role as Jennifer Pierce on the CW50's latest superhero drama BLACK LIGHTING which premieres Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 9 pm on CW50.

McClain plays the daughter of Jefferson Pierce, aka "Black Lightning." She's a 16-year-old, high school student, trying to find the balance between being a teenager and the youngest daughter of an overprotective father who happens to be a superhero.

She talks about how great the entire cast gets along, "I knew very quickly that we were going to be able to play a family easily. I connected with everybody!"

Don't miss the premiere of BLACK LIGHTING, Tuesday, January 16 at 9 pm on CW50!

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