Things have come full circle for TJ Atoms.

The actor, who grew up rapping over Wu-Tang Clan beats in Philadelphia, is now a breakout star in the hit series based on the rise of the legendary hip-hop group.

This is a dream come true, Atoms, who plays the enigmatic Ol Dirty Bastard in Hulus Wu-Tang: An American Saga , told HuffPost. As a kid growing up in Philly, I used to rap over Wu-Tang beats with my homies, and we had a shirt that really favored their logo. To work with them is dope.

The drama-biopic series has introduced a new generation of fans to the Wu-Tang Clan, the 10-member group that came together in 1992. The actors worked directly with the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan to bring the series to life, but Atoms is the only member who wasnt able to ask his counterpart for advice on the role. Ol Dirty Bastard, born Russell Jones, died of an accidental drug overdose in 2004.