BET+ gives series order to "Martin" spinoff titled "Varnell Hill".
Find out more about this workplace set comedy starring Tommy Davidson.
BET+ has announced that it has greenlit Varnell Hill, a workplace comedy series based on the beloved character made famous by actor and comedian Tommy Davidson from the original comedy series Martin. Martin starred Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, and Carl Anthony Payne. Martin premiered in 1992 and aired for five seasons, becoming a classic comedy series showcasing 90’s culture in a hilarious and comedic way. Martin also entertainingly highlighted the life in the black community centering specifically on friendships, romance, ambition, and daily life for working class, non-married couples, or single’s under 40.
The straight-to-series order will showcase a mixture of exciting new characters and celebrity guest cameos, including Davidson reprising his namesake guest role. The series will explore Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams involved in the making of the show.
Here’s what we now right now:
Martin Lawrence will serve as the series co-creator and executive producer.
The series will star Tommy Davidson as Varnell.
Set behind the scenes of a long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show is a workplace comedy that delves into the chaotic world of television production.
With its blend of satire, humor, cutaways, and fourth-wall breaks, the show promises to engage audiences in a fresh and innovative way.
Co-creator, writer, and director Bentley Kyle Evans will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Andy Horne, Stacy Lyles, Robert Lawrence, and Rae Proctor will also serve as executive producers.
Rose Catherine Pinkney and Jason Harvey will executive produce for BET+.
Timeline will be about 30+ years after Martin ended
The series will be produced by Bentley Evans and his production team.
Martin is available for streaming on Peacock and you can also find it on BET+.
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