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BET+ Secures Exclusive Rights To Action Thriller ‘Call Her King’ Starring Naturi Naughton And Lance Gross

L to R: Naturi Naughton, Lance Gross

BET+ has recently acquired the rights to the highly anticipated action thriller, "Call Her King," featuring Naturi Naughton from "Power Book II: Ghost" and Lance Gross from "House of Payne." Set to premiere exclusively as one of BET+'s original productions on July 6, this film is already generating a buzz within the entertainment industry.

Directed by the talented Wes Miller, known for his work in "A Day to Die," "Call Her King" takes audiences on a gripping ride. The storyline revolves around Judge Jaeda King, portrayed by Naturi Naughton. Just after delivering a death sentence to Sean Samuels (played by Jason Mitchell), the courthouse is suddenly taken hostage by Sean's brother Gabriel, aka Black Caesar, portrayed by Lance Gross. In a desperate situation, Judge King must rely on her intelligence, strength, and skills to navigate the standoff, save the hostages, and fight her way to safety.

This action-packed film also boasts an impressive cast, including Jason Mitchell from "Mudbound," Johnny Messner from "A Day to Die," Nicholas Turturro from "NYPD Blue," Tobias Truvillion from "First Wives Club," Garrett Hendricks from "FBI," and Shiobann Amisial from "Bel-Air." "Call Her King" is a groundbreaking project for Andrew van den Houten and Wes Miller's newly formed production company, BlackLight Entertainment. Their mission is to create opportunities for people of color and other traditionally disadvantaged individuals both in front of and behind the camera. Van den Houten and Miller served as producers for this film, showcasing their commitment to diversity and quality storytelling.

Expressing his excitement, Wes Miller stated, "I am honored to have 'Call Her King' join the BET+ family. Their dedication to providing stories to the culture and for the culture is second to none. This film was a passion project for all of us involved, and we are proud of the final product. It celebrates the strength and resilience of women, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share it with viewers."

The addition of "Call Her King" to the BET+ lineup demonstrates the platform's commitment to delivering compelling and diverse content that resonates with audiences. Stay tuned for the adrenaline-pumping premiere on July 6, exclusively on BET+! Prepare yourself for a thrilling cinematic experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.