Fan Casting David Oyelowo as Det. Virgil Tibbs in In the Heat of the Night (2017)

paulcoolman made this fan casting suggestion on August 9, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

David Oyelowo

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David Oyelowo (born April 1, 1976) is an English actor, director and producer. His family originates from Nigeria. David studied Theatre Studies for A level and his teacher suggested he should beco...

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Det. Virgil Tibbs in In the Heat of the Night (2017)

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David Oyelowo

Det. Virgil Tibbs

In the Heat of the Night (2017)

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In the Heat of the Night (2017)

by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lions Gate Entertainment Summit Entertainment

Detective Virgil Tibbs is caught up in the racial tension of the US South when he is arrested after the murder of a prominent businessman. Tibbs was simply waiting for his next train at the station...

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David Oyelowo is known for his roles in The Help, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Jack Reacher. He has been suggested by fans for 2,371 roles on myCast, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Martin Luther King Jr Biopic. Similar actors include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, and Mahershala Ali. David Oyelowo was suggested to play Det. Virgil Tibbs in In the Heat of the Night (2017) by paulcoolman. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Anthony Mackie, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Foxx. In the Heat of the Night (2017) has 11 roles, including Chief Bill Gillespie, Sam Wood, and Eric Endicott.

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David Oyelowo

48 years old

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In the Heat of the Night (2017)

by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lions Gate Entertainment Summit Entertainment

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