Because Emily Dickinson could not stop for Death, he kindly stopped for her.

And on newApple TV+seriesDickinsonhell be stopping for her literally in the form ofWiz Khalifa.

For creator Alena Smith, its the realization of a grand dream for the show.

Dickinson

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He read a bunch of it, and he was so into it.

He showed up unbelievably prepared.

Hes got the greatest sense of humor ever.

It was just so fun to have that weird crossover as part of our show.

The show comes with a contemporary bent, and hip-hop and rap in the score built into its DNA.

I just really wanted it to be someone that you would genuinely get excited to see.

Dickinsonpremieres Nov. 1 on Apple TV+.