| Beauty in Black | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Tyler Perry |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Beauty in Black is an upcoming American drama television series created, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. The series stars Crystle Stewart and Taylor Polidore Williams as a two women leading very different lives. The 16-episode drama series set to premiere on Netflix. [1]
Cast and characters
Main
- Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie
- Crystle Stewart as Mallory
- Amber Reign Smith as Rain
- Ricco Ross as Horace
- Debbi Morgan as Olivia
- Richard Lawson as Norman
- Steven G. Norfleet as Charles
- Julian Horton as Roy
- Terrell Carter as Varney
Recurring
- Shannon Wallace as Calvin
- Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex
- Joy Rovaris as Gillian
- Xavier Smalls as Angel
- Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules
- Tamera “Tee” Kissen as Body
- Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda
- Ashley Versher as Lena
- George Middlebrook as Officer Trackson.
Production
In October, 2023, Tyler Perry signed multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. [2] On February 12, 2024, it was reported that Netflix has ordered 16-episode drama series Beauty In Black, his first series for streaming service under the deal. [1] In April 2024, the cast was announced with Taylor Polidore Williams and Crystle Stewart as leads, Amber Reign Smith, Ricco Ross, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, Steven G. Norfleet, Julian Horton and Terrell Carter as regulars. [3] Shannon Wallace, Bryan Tanaka, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, Charles Malik Whitfield, Tamera “Tee” Kissen, Ursula O. Robinson, Ashley Versher and George Middlebrook were was cast in a recurring roles. [4] [5] [6]
References
- ^ a b White, Peter (February 12, 2024). "Tyler Perry Strikes First-Look TV Deal With Netflix As Streamer Orders 'Beauty In Black' Drama Series".
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 23, 2023). "Tyler Perry Strikes Multi-Year First-Look Film Deal With Netflix".
- ^ Seitz, Loree (April 4, 2024). "Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black Casts Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart".
- ^ Rice, Lynette (April 4, 2024). "'Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black': Netflix Reveals Cast For New Series Under Creator's First Look Deal".
- ^ "Tyler Perry's New Series at Netflix 'Beauty in Black' Announces Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson and More - The Source". April 7, 2024.
- ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (April 4, 2024). "Beauty in Black: Tyler Perry's First Netflix Series Finds Its Leading Ladies — See Full Cast".
