I believe that Raven-Symoné is the perfect actress to play the role of Raynell Maxson.

Raynell Maxson is Troy's illegitimate child, mothered by his mistress Alberta. She is introduces in to the play as an infant. Her innocent, and need for care convinces Rose to take the responsibility of caring for her, and allowing Troy back into her life. “she's innocent ... and… A motherless child has got a hard time. From right now ... this child got a Mother.”Raynell is the only child fathered by Troy Maxson that will live with few emotional scars from Troy. She is considers to be the symbol of new hope for the future. Raven-Symoné performing as Olivia Kendall in The Cosby Show is just the innocent’s need to portray the role and personality of Raynell Maxson .