Mara Brock Akil’s new drama series ‘Forever’ finally has an official release date! The highly anticipated series is set to premiere May 8 on Netflix and is part of Akil’s overall Netflix deal. Academy Award winner Regina King has reportedly directed the first episode, and she is also credited as one of the executive producers for the show. The series, starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., is an eponymous contemporary adaptation and reimagining of Judy Blume’s classic 1975 novel about a budding romance between two teens. 

Young love and coming-of-age stories continue to resonate, drawing us in with their heartfelt exploration of growth, connection, and the evolution of romance over time. Award-winning television producer, screenwriter, and director Mara Brock Akil captures this sentiment in her forthcoming drama series, ‘Forever,’ set to premiere on Netflix. Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. star in the eponymous series, an adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 classic novel. The series takes place in Los Angeles in 2018 and follows the story of two Black teenagers, Keisha Clark (Lovie Simone) and Justin Edwards (Michael Cooper Jr.), in a budding romance as they navigate responsibilities, the pressures of being a teenager, and the fleeting emotions of adolescence. With its heartfelt storytelling and contemporary take on a literary classic, ‘Forever’ promises to deliver a beautiful and relatable exploration of young love, self-discovery, and the complexities of growing up.