Following the success of the classic film The Best Man, which hit theaters in 1999, and its equally-loved sequel The Best Man Holiday, which hit the massive screen in 2013, a Best Man limited series is about to debut later this yr on the NBC streaming service, Peacock.
The unique forged, including Regina Hall, Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, and Harold Perrineau have all reportedly signed on to star within the anticipated series, titled The Best Man: The Final Chapters. The one actress that is not going to be making a return can be Monica Calhoun, whose character died within the sequel. Creators of the series are reportedly eyeing a September start.
“Here we go! The band is back together! I’m very excited to bring these iconic characters back to the fans who’ve supported us through this franchise,” said Lee in an announcement, in line with Deadline. “We’re thrilled to deliver all the things one would expect from this group of friends in The Best Man universe and take them through their final chapters. We will’t wait! I told you it wouldn’t be 14 more years.”
Along with The Best Man franchise, the films’ author and director, Malcolm D. Lee followed up with two more successful comedic movies for Universal: Girls Trip and Night School. Former Insecure executive producer Dayna Lynne North will even write and produce the unique series.
The Best Man went on to rake in $34 million during its theatrical run and the film’s sequel, The Best Man Holiday, went on to even be a smash, reigning in $74 million and earning multiple NAACP Image Award nominations. A 3rd movie, tentatively titled The Best Man Wedding was as a result of be produced for a 2016 release but was delayed indefinitely as a result of scheduling conflicts.
The limited series will reportedly include 10 episodes.
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