Netflix's When They See Us Cast and Real Central Park Five
When They See Us: Meet the Sensational Actors Who Bring the Central Park Five to Life
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Wise, the eldest of the Central Park Five teens, is portrayed by Jharrel Jerome. Wise was tried and convicted as an adult at just 16-years-old. He was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison, serving a total of 12 years. Jerome is best known for starring in Barry Jenkins's Oscar-winning film, Moonlight.