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Martin Lawrence's classic sitcom, Martin, was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s. Nearly three full decades since the TV show aired its final episode, it's been announced that a new spinoff series is in the works, but perhaps not with a character that fans would expect.

Per Variety, Tommy Davidson is set to star in a new spinoff show dubbed Varnell Hill. In the original show, Davidson played Varnell Hill, the titular host of the fictional late-night talk show The Varnell Hill Show. The spinoff is described as a workplace comedy series that will shine the spotlight on the chaos that happens behind the scenes in television production.

Varnell Hill has been given a series order for BET+. This project is separate from the planned Martin prequel series that was announced to be in the works last year, dubbed Young Martin. The status of that show,...

Martin Lawrence is returning for a sequel to his 1999 action comedy Blue Streak.

In what might just be the most out of left field sequel news we’ve reported this year, Martin Lawrence police comedy Blue Streak is getting a follow up, 25 years after the original.

Deadline has revealed that a sequel is in development at Sony. Lawrence is onboard as star and a producer through his company Run Tel Dat. The script has been written by Cole Maliska, but there’s currently no word on who might direct.

If you need a refresher, the original Blue Streak was inspired by, of all things, the 1965 Sid James and Dick Emery film The Big Job. It saw Lawrence play Miles, a jewel thief who disguises himself as a policeman in order to steal diamonds, but ends up being partnered with actual cop, Detective Carlson, played by Luke Wilson. Shenanigans ensue, and...

The Martin Lawrence sitcom, Martin, is getting a prequel and will explore character's teenage years in a contemporary setting. Paying homage to the original, Young Martin will showcase loyalty, family connections, and personal growth in the character. Martin was a pivotal comedy series in the 90s, highlighting African American representation on TV screens.

If you're a person of a particular age, you definitely remember the classic comedy series, Martin, headlined by Martin Lawrence, who was joined by an ensemble cast of great comedic talent. It was a staple of its era and played a big role in Lawrence's early popularity. Fans have been wanting some kind of continuation of the show, especially after the cast was reunited in a recent special that looked back at the legacy of the series, and now they will get their wish, albeit with a surprising and dramatic twist.

Per Deadline, Lawrence and his production company,...

After starring alongside Will Smith in one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Martin Lawrence is ready to the spotlight with another of his classic characters to give fans of his comedy stylings a shot of nostalgia. Prepare yourselves for a Martin prequel series! Say it with me. Damn, Gina!

Young Martin is an hour-long drama series from Martin Lawrence through his production company RunTelDat and Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios. According to Deadline, Young Martin is a “contemporary origin story centering on Martin Payne, a charismatic teenager navigating the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood. It reimagines the character played by Lawrence on Martin, paying homage to the original show, which aired on Fox from 1992-97.”

“Out of all the hit shows during the 90’s, there was only one Martin — a show that defined culture and positivity. Martin reflected a real group of...

Martin Lawrence may have taken notice of the success of the Big Bang Theory spinoff series Young Sheldon. The Bad Boys: Ride or Die star is bringing back his own sitcom in a similar manner, and it will even be called Young Martin.

Per Deadline, Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, are teaming up with Marvin Peart's WonderHill Studios for Young Martin. Unlike the original Martin, however, Young Martin won't be a traditional sitcom. The prequel will be a drama series with hour-long episodes, following a teenage Martin Payne as he navigates "the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood."

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The new show will be set in modern-day Detroit, with teen Martin's journey described as "characterized by ambition,...

Bel-Air re-envisioned Will’s life with dramatic flair, and now Martin Payne is getting similar treatment.

The hour-long drama Young Martin, a reimagining of Martin Lawrence’s beloved 1990s sitcom character, is in the works from the veteran actor, our sister site Deadline reports.

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The series, which is set in present-day Detroit, follows young Payne, a “spirited teenager whose journey is characterized by ambition,...

Martin sitcom is making a comeback as Young Martin, an hour-long drama series reimagining the original character. The new show will focus on Martin Payne as a teenager navigating the challenges of growing up. Martin Lawrence and his production company are collaborating with WonderHill Studios on the project.

The popular sitcom Martin is returning to television, but with a twist. During its five-season run, which stretched from 1992 to 1997, the series which was co-created by Lawrence, John Bowman, and Topper Carew, steadily built up its legacy. It won numerous awards, including a People's Choice and a win at the NAACP Image Awards. Coinciding with the show's 30th anniversary, in 2022, there have been questions about a possible revival. That continued into the 75th Emmy Awards, at which several cast members reunited on stage.

Deadline reports that Young Martin, an hour-long drama series from Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, is in the works.

Exclusive: The Martin cast reunion was a highlight of this year’s Emmy Awards, tapping into nostalgia to bring the 90s sitcom back into the pop culture conversation. The beloved comedy is now looking for a more permanent return with Young Martin, a new hourlong drama series from Martin Lawrence and his production company, RunTelDat, in collaboration with Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios.

The hourlong Young Martin is contemporary origin story centering on Martin Payne, a charismatic teenager navigating the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood. It reimagines the character played by Lawrence on Martin, paying homage to the original show, which aired on Fox from 1992-97.

Young Martin‘s dramatic bent resembles the route another signature 1990s sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, starring Lawrence’s Bad Boys co-lead Will Smith, took with Bel-Air, executive produced by Smith.

Executive producing Young Martin are Lawrence, Rae Proctor, Robert Lawrence...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for the book Fire & Blood, on which House of the Dragon is based.

Cregan Stark is introduced in House of the Dragon season 2, with Jacaerys Velaryon arriving in Winterfell to win his support for Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen. Tom Taylor plays Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon season 2. Cregan's alliance and the backing of the North will be important for Rhaenyra's Team Black in the Dance of the Dragons.

Cregan Stark appears in House of the Dragon season 2, and the character will be even more important later in the Dance of the Dragons. House Stark was mostly absent from season 1, but the North is about to become a more prominent player. House of the Dragon season 1s ending saw Jacaerys Velaryon flying off to the Vale, to treat with Jeyne Arryn, and then to Winterfell, to strike a deal with Cregan.

With House of the Dragon season...