Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Set To Star In Indie Drama ‘Liz Here Now’
Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has completed filming Liz Here Now, a new indie drama directed by Sterling Macer Jr. Set in 1967, the film follows Liz Baxter (Ellis-Taylor), a nanny for a white family in Oakland, California, during the rise of the Black Panther Party. When Liz discovers the children she cares for are being mistreated by their mother (played by Twilight's Rachelle Lefevre), her efforts to protect them lead to accusations of involvement in a Black Panther conspiracy.
‘Young Martin’ Prequel Drama Series In Works From Martin Lawrence & WonderHill Studios
The Martin reunion was a standout moment at this year’s Emmy Awards, sparking nostalgia and bringing the iconic 90s sitcom back into the limelight. Building on this momentum, Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, are collaborating with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios to introduce a new hourlong drama series, Young Martin.
‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’: Premiere Date For David Oyelowo Drama Coming To Paramount+
David Oyelowo, the cannon-slinging lawman, takes center stage in the exhilarating teaser trailer for "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," set to premiere on November 5 exclusively on Paramount+. This Taylor Sheridan-produced anthology series promises to be a gripping journey through the life of Bass Reeves, portrayed by Oyelowo, as he rises from enslavement to become the first Black U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi.
Lynn Whitfield Joins Season 6 Of Drama Series ‘The Chi’ On Showtime
Showtime’s hit series The Chi has cast Emmy winner Lynn Whitfield in the upcoming sixth season. Whitfield will play the recurring role of Alicia “an intimidating, old-money matriarch who will spare no expense to get what she wants.”
First Look: Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira And More Star In Taylor Sheridan’s CIA Drama Series ‘Special Ops: Lioness’
Paramount+ has recently announced the title and released first-look photos for Taylor Sheridan's upcoming espionage thriller Special Ops: Lioness (previously known as Lioness), featuring an all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, and Morgan Freeman.
Gabrielle Union Set To Star In And EP ‘Pretty Little Wife’ Drama Series For Amazon Studios
Amazon Studios is bringing Darby Kane’s bestselling suspense novel, Pretty Little Wife, to the small screen. The series will feature Gabrielle Union in a starring role and as an executive producer.
WEtv Greenlights ‘Bev is Boss’ Scripted Drama About Music Mogul Deb Antney
Deb Antney is a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry, having launched the careers of several high-profile artists such as Gucci Mane, French Montana, and Nicki Minaj. She is the mother of acclaimed rapper Waka Flocka Flame and is now set to share her story in a scripted drama called "Bev is Boss".
Brandon T. Jackson & Jamie Chung Join Added To The Cast Of ‘I’m Beginning To See The Light’ Drama
Abbie Cornish and Jack Huston are about to be joined by Brandon T. Jackson and Jamie Chung in the upcoming drama film "I’m Beginning To See The Light" directed by Konstantin Khudyakov.
Bria Samone Henderson And Stakiah Lynn Washington Among Cast Set For Indie LA Drama ‘Angel City’; Noel Braham To Direct
Bria Samone Henderson, Stakiah Lynn Washington, Tonya Pinkins, and Kim Estes, have joined the cast of ‘Angel City,’ a feature film that will mark filmmaker Noel Braham's directorial debut.
Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans & Sarunas J. Jackson Join Apple TV+ Series ‘Presumed Innocent’
Apple TV+ has announced that Noma Dumezweni, Gabby Beans, and Sarunas J. Jackson have joined the cast of the upcoming limited series Presumed Innocent.
‘The Madness’: Marsha Stephanie Blake, John Ortiz Among 4 Cast In Netflix Limited Series
Marsha Stephanie Blake (When They See Us), Gabrielle Graham (Twenties), John Ortiz (Promised Land) and Tamsin Topolski (Slow Horses) have been cast opposite Colman Domingo in Netflix’s ‘The Madness’ limited series.
DeVon Franklin To Star In & Executive Produce Comedy ‘Played’ & Family Drama ‘Closure’ At BET+
Producer and Actor extraordinaire, DeVon Franklin, has set up two new scripted development projects at BET+ under his overall deal with CBS Studios, which is the studio for both.
Tyler Perry Set For New Legal Drama, ‘Mea Culpa’
Tyler Perry, the highly acclaimed producer, writer, and director, is expanding his cinematic universe yet again with the upcoming legal drama, Mea Culpa. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Kelly Rowland, who also co-produces the film, Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, and RonReaco Lee.