# Taye Diggs Delves Into Dark Role

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-06-19T12:14:13+00:00
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Taye Diggs dives headfirst into a chilling new role as Darnell in “Stepfather,” a psychological thriller now streaming on Tubi, where he portrays a man obsessed with crafting the perfect family — no matter how violently he must reshape reality. Playing three distinct versions of the same tormented character, Diggs admits filming pushed him to emotional and mental limits, requiring constant direction from director Chris Stokes to stay grounded. He also raves about co-star Tamar Braxton, calling her effortlessly cool and a dream to work with — a rare gem in Hollywood. This intense, layered performance explores the terrifying depths of a man willing to destroy anyone who disrupts his idealized world — a role Diggs says was “really tough” but utterly transformative. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1402a002d67d3ed

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