It’s Emmy season, so what better time to celebrate the Peacock limited series “The Best Man: The Final Chapters”? On Saturday, May 20, 2023, an intimate panel with leading cast members Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau and Melissa De Sousa was held at the NBCU FYC House in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was on the red carpet to go behind the scenes with the cast and executive producers Nichelle Protho and Dominique Telson. Watch the fun, enlightening chats above.
“The Best Man: The Final Chapters” is a bittersweet limited series following longtime college friends who are conquering the midlife challenges of marriage, parenting, health, romance, work, and identity as they revisit and redefine their friendships. Developed by Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North, the series stars the original cast from original box office hit franchise: Chestnut, De Sousa, Perrineau, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long.
“The Best Man: The Final Chapters” is a bittersweet limited series following longtime college friends who are conquering the midlife challenges of marriage, parenting, health, romance, work, and identity as they revisit and redefine their friendships. Developed by Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North, the series stars the original cast from original box office hit franchise: Chestnut, De Sousa, Perrineau, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long.
- 5/22/2023
- by Latasha Ford
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: FX has added seven to the recurring cast for The Sterling Affairs, its limited series about the downfall of Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling amid the team’s drive to win a championship under coach Doc Rivers. Harriet Samson Harris (Hacks), Corbin Bernsen (City On a Hill), Yvonna Pearson (Dynasty), Jock McKissic (Your Honor), Darryl Wesley (This Is Us), Rich Sommer (Minx) and Clifton Davis (Billions) join leads Laurence Fishburne and Jacki Weaver in the six-episode series.
The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald...
The Sterling Affairs is written by Gina Welch (Feud: Bette and Joan) based on the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast of the same name reported and hosted by Ramona Shelburne. The series tells the behind the scenes story of Doc Rivers (Fishburne) and the Los Angeles Clippers’ quest to bring a championship to one of the historically worst franchises in all of sports during the impending downfall of the team’s owner, Donald...
- 1/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
More than two decades after the premiere of Universal’s The Best Man, fans will revisit with the cast in Peacock‘s limited series The Best Man: The Final Chapters premiering on December 22. The streamer released the first official trailer above.
Based upon the eponymous film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the 8-episode series will catch up with the beloved cast as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Returning cast includes all the originals: Morris Chestnut as Lance, Melissa De Sousa as Shelby, Taye Diggs as Harper, Regina Hall as Candy, Terrence Howard as Quentin, Sanaa Lathan as Robyn, Nia Long as Jordan, and Harold Perrineau as Murch. Rounding out the cast are Michael Genet, Yvonna Pearson, Aaron Serotsky, Terrence Terrell, Tobias Truvillion, and Eric Scott Ways.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters is produced by Universal Television,...
Based upon the eponymous film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, the 8-episode series will catch up with the beloved cast as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
Returning cast includes all the originals: Morris Chestnut as Lance, Melissa De Sousa as Shelby, Taye Diggs as Harper, Regina Hall as Candy, Terrence Howard as Quentin, Sanaa Lathan as Robyn, Nia Long as Jordan, and Harold Perrineau as Murch. Rounding out the cast are Michael Genet, Yvonna Pearson, Aaron Serotsky, Terrence Terrell, Tobias Truvillion, and Eric Scott Ways.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters is produced by Universal Television,...
- 11/30/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Alan Cumming will oversee a traitorous game: The Good Wife vet will host Peacock’s reality competition show The Traitors, based on the Dutch series of the same name.
Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, the program features 20 contestants competing in a series of challenges for a cash prize — but “a number of the contestants coined ‘The Traitors’ will meet in secret to devise a plan to eliminate their fellow players coined ‘The Faithful,'” per the official description. “‘The Faithful’ must figure out who is a Traitor and vote them out so they can take the prize money for themselves.
Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, the program features 20 contestants competing in a series of challenges for a cash prize — but “a number of the contestants coined ‘The Traitors’ will meet in secret to devise a plan to eliminate their fellow players coined ‘The Faithful,'” per the official description. “‘The Faithful’ must figure out who is a Traitor and vote them out so they can take the prize money for themselves.
- 4/29/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Peacock‘s The Best Man: The Final Chapters announce Nicole Ari Parker, Ron Canada, and Tony winner Brandon Victor Dixon is among its recurring guest stars. They join previously announce franchise stars Morris Chesnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrance Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.
Rounding out the cast are Michael Genet, Yvonna Pearson, Aaron Serotsky, Terrence Terrell, Tobias Truvillion, and Eric Scott Ways.
Parker will play Xiomara Amani, a captivating, high-profile, multi-hyphenate beauty who is sure to disrupt the dynamic of the Best Man crew.
Canada will play Wellington, Quentin’s (Howard) father. He is the patriarch of the family and is uncertain...
Rounding out the cast are Michael Genet, Yvonna Pearson, Aaron Serotsky, Terrence Terrell, Tobias Truvillion, and Eric Scott Ways.
Parker will play Xiomara Amani, a captivating, high-profile, multi-hyphenate beauty who is sure to disrupt the dynamic of the Best Man crew.
Canada will play Wellington, Quentin’s (Howard) father. He is the patriarch of the family and is uncertain...
- 4/29/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: ABC Entertainment Talent and Casting will mark the 20th year of its annual New York and Los Angeles Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcases with a virtual event combining the two.
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
- 12/6/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
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