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Spoilers ahead for “All American” Season 7, Episode 13

In some other showrunners’ hands, it would be tempting to end Season 7 of “All American” by focusing on this long-running drama’s fan favorites rather than its new cast. That’s not the approach Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Jamie Turner took. It’s a deliberate choice that shows how committed they are to this new story and the central ethos of their show.

“While it’s a multi-generational show, always our entry point and main focus is through the lens of our youth. For us, bringing the story back around to the youth and how they deal with the fallout from the decisions the adults made was very much intentional,” Carroll told TheWrap.

Every season of “All American” has ended on a major cliffhanger, but Season 7’s is especially shocking. After spending a season chronicling the relationship between South Crenshaw High coach Jordan...

We are heading into the dreaded part of the TV season for every TV fan when networks decide which of our favorite shows they’ll be keeping around for the next TV season, and which we’ll have to say goodbye to. All American is one of those shows that still doesn’t know its fate for the 2025-26 TV season. Deadline reports that there’s a 50/50 percent chance the show will continue with a Season 8, but that means there’s an equal chance the show won’t be coming back. All American overhauled its cast this season, keeping series regulars Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou, and Bre-z, but otherwise shifting focus to a new generation of Crenshaw and Beverly High School students chasing their dreams like the original vortex. The new season introduced us to Kj (Nathaniel Logan McIntyre) and his father, Cassius (Osy Ikhile), who moved from L.

[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for All American Season 7 Episode 2 “Get By.”] All American went back to high school in the Season 7 premiere, but the second episode of the new season showed how things have changed between the Crenshaw and Beverly football teams. Beverly’s new coach, Cassius (Osy Ikhile), and quarterback, Kj (Nathaniel Logan McIntyre), were in for a shock when they showed up for their first day with the Eagles squad only to learn that Beverly High had written off the former championship team. “It was exciting to see these new characters in Cassius and Kj, who were used to operating at a very high level with these high-level teams in the Bay, now down [to LA]. It’s like, ‘Wait, we’re the underdogs?'” executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll teased to TV Insider. “The fact that there’s very little expectation of them does not sit well with natural competitors. It really activates them...

“All American” may have looked a little different when it returned for Season 7 on Jan. 29 — but it doesn’t feel different. That was the whole goal of creator and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll who made the choice to shake things up in a big way.

“Daniel Ezra and I had talked about the plan for when we sort of felt Spencer’s journey was complete, and what that completion looked like. We went into Season 6, and I knew I was writing that as his final season. That was kind of the moment when I started to think, does the show wrap up then? But I thought no, there are so many amazing stories, so many characters whose journeys I’m still invested in, with the transition from young adulthood to adulthood for some of our other Og characters,” Carroll tells Variety.

Then she went to Starbucks for a coffee...

Let’s dive into what’s shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s most ambitious projects yet. The Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled Michael, isn’t just another run-of-the-mill music movie – it’s turning heads for its jaw-dropping budget and a cast that’s got everyone talking. When it comes to telling the story of the King of Pop, this production is pulling out all the stops, promising a cinematic experience that’ll redefine how we look at musical biopics.

Michael Jackson | Credits: Zoran Veselinovic, Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

With access to the Jackson estate’s archives and a creative team that reads like a Hollywood dream list, this film is already making waves in the industry months before its release. We’re about to take you behind the scenes of what promises to be a game-changing addition to the biopic genre, showing the King of Pop’s...

The Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ has been pushed back by six months.The movie - which stars the ‘King of Pop’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as the legendary singer - was initially slated to hit cinemas in April of next year, but Lionsgate has now confirmed it is moving the film to October. ‘Michael’ is being helmed by ‘The Equalizer’ director Antoine Fuqua and produced by ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’s Graham King alongside the co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson John Branca and John McClain. Previously, Fuqua teased the picture would include “the good, bad and the ugly” parts of the ‘Thriller’ chart-topper’s life and career.Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Fuqua said: “Just to tell the facts as we know it, about the artist, about the man, about the human being. You know, the good, bad and the ugly.”The 59-year-old director added he was “blown away” by how...

Fans of the King of Pop will have to write a little longer to catch a glimpse of his upcoming biopic. Michael Jackson is getting the movie treatment in the Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael, which was originally set for release in April 2025. However, Lionsgate has just announced a release date shift, but before everyone assumes this could be a troubling move, this might indicate that the studio feels like they have an awards season player on their hands.

Per Deadline, Lionsgate has decided to let Michael dance again on Oct. 3, 2025, shifting from its planned release date over the Easter holiday on April 18, 2025. While Easter could've proven to be a very lucrative frame for the biopic, the move into the fall corridor could indicate that Lionsgate feels there is awards season potential for them, very similar to the Graham King-produced Bohemian Rhapsody (King is serving in the same capacity on Michael). On its new date,...

One of the stars of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Colman Domingo, is teasing what fans can expect not only from his performance in the movie, but from Jacksons nephew, Jaafar, as well. Domingo stars as Joe Jackson in Michael, which is set to release next year from Lionsgate. Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine, will portray his uncle in the feature film, which will present an unfiltered look into the life of the King of Pop from his early years in the Jackson 5, all the way up until his death in 2009.

Sitting down with Discussing Film to promote his latest movie Sing Sing, Domingo touched briefly on the upcoming biopic in which he plays the patriarch of the Jackson family, saying that when it comes to Jaafar Jackson, fans can expect nothing less than a "dazzling" performance from the first-time actor.

They can expect a real dazzling performance from Jaafar Jackson,...

Bel-Air is a teen drama series developed by Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, Tj Brady, and Rasheed Newson. Based on the popular Will Smith comedy series titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Andy and Susan Borowitz, the Peacock series follows the life of Will Smith, a 16-year-old boy as he is sent to gated mansions of Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle by his mother from the streets of Philadelphia. Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Simone Joy Jones, and Jordan L. Jones. So, if you loved the teen drama, tons of glamor, and a heartfelt story in Bel-Air, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. The NBC series follows a fictional version of...

Lionsgate is confident that the Michael Jackson biopic will be their biggest release ever with fans' buzz. The film depicts Michael Jackson's highs and lows, with a $150 million budget and over 30 of his songs featured. The biopic will showcase Jackson's triumphs and struggles, starring Jaafar Jackson, and will be released in 2025.

Lionsgate's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is shaping up to be their biggest release of all-time according to one of the studio's bosses. While there have been several big musical biopics in the last several years, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Elvis, Michael is already catching the attention of the pop megastar's fans, and that could help push the film to new heights.

It is hard to deny that when it comes to musical artists, both dead or alive, Michael Jackson continues to be seen as one of the greatest. It will be nearly 15 years since the 'King of Pop' passed away,...

We are living in a time when Hollywood is actually making a lot of musical biopics, so it does not surprise us that one of the biggest musical artists of all time, Michael Jackson, will also be the center of an upcoming biopic. Lionsgate has acquired the rights to his story, and the upcoming film Michael is currently set for an April 18, 2025 release. The movie is a gamble due to Jackson being a controversial figure, but from what we can deduce, the executives at Lionsgate have a lot of confidence in the project.

Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution at Lionsgate, recently talked to the media and revealed his enthusiasm over the upcoming film, claiming that it will be Lionsgate’s biggest project of all time!

Packer told the media about his confidence in the movie, going as far as to claim that it is the studio’s biggest project ever.

The Michael Jackson biopic movie Michael, being directed by Antoine Fuqua from a script by John Logan, has been ramping up on the casting front since Deadline first broke the story of the project in January 2023. The film is underway on production ahead of an April 18, 2025 release date via Lionsgate and Universal.

The film will focus on Jackson’s career highlights beginning with the days he fronted the Jackson 5 to becoming the world’s biggest star but also deal with the pedophile accusations that dogged his later years up to his death in 2009 at age 50.

Casting started at the beginning. when Fuqua and producer Graham King tapped Jackson’s nephew and Jermaine Jackson’s son Jaafar to portray Michael in the singer’s prime. Juliano Krue Valdi has been set as the young Michael.

Fuqua said he’s been “blown away” by Jaafar’s resemblance to the King of Pop,...

Exclusive: Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher) is the latest addition to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that Antoine Fuqua is directing for Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International, sources tell Deadline.

The actor will play famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, who repped Jackson in a 1993 child molestation case that was settled out of court. As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.

Scripted by by John Logan, Michael promises to bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. Pic will also...

“Michael,” the splashy forthcoming biopic about Michael Jackson from director Antoine Fuqua, has added actor Laura Harrier in a key role.

Harrier, of “BlacKkKlansman” and “Spider-man: Homecoming” fame, will portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe in the Lionsgate project.

De Passe was a creative assistant to Motown founder Berry Gordy, and is credited with convincing Gordy to sign The Jackson 5 to his label. De Passe costumed the world famous family group in early days, and later played a critical role in bringing the band and other Motown sensations to live television. She worked closely with Michael Jackson from childhood, standing by him as a teacher and mentor, helping him navigate the music business.

Harrier is a Screen Actors Guild award nominee for her work in Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman,” and also appeared in the Ryan Murphy Netflix original series “Hollywood.” She most recently starred opposite Jack Harlow in...

Lionsgate along with Universal Pictures International announced on Tuesday, February 27th, that director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King have chosen eight talented performers to play Michael Jackson’s brothers in the Jackson 5 – Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie – as the characters age in the upcoming epic Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

These actors are as follows (see pictures further down):

The Early Years: Juliano Krue Valdi (Michael), Jayden Harville (Jermaine), Jaylen Lyndon Hunter (Marlon), Judah Edwards (Tito), and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (Jackie)

The Later Years: Jaafar Jackson (Michael), Jamal R. Henderson (Jermaine), Tre Horton (Marlon), Rhyan Hill (Tito), and Joseph David-Jones (Jackie)

“The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years,” said King. “I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.”

Michael Jackson’s...

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has cast the Jackson 5.Lionsgate and Universal Pictures have announced that eight actors will portray members of the 'ABC' hitmakers – Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie - at various stages of their lives in 'Michael', which is slated for release in April 2025.Jamal R. Henderson and Jayden Harville will star as the older and younger versions of Jermaine, Tre Horton and Jaylen Lyndon Hunger are to portray Marlon, Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards are playing Tito and Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre will star as Jackie. 'Michael' is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and will star the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role as well as Juliano Krue Valdi as a young version of the 'Beat It' singer.The biopic's producer Graham King said: "The truly epic nature of this film required a total of 10 actors with the talent...

The cast of ‘Michael’ (Photo Sheet Courtesy of Lionsgate)

Director Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, has found its Jackson 5. Eight actors have joined the cast to play the younger and older versions of Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie Jackson.

The younger versions of the singing group will be played by Jayden Harville as Jermaine, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter as Marlon, Judah Edwards (Saint X) as Tito, and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (David Makes Man) as Jackie. The older versions will be played by Jamal R. Henderson (Mindhunter) as Jermaine, Tre Horton as Marlon, Rhyan Hill (The Michael Blackson Show) as Tito, and Joseph David-Jones (The 4400) as Jackie.

“The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years,” said producer Graham King. “I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is currently in production, but where would the iconic singer be without the Jackson 5? Lionsgate, along with Universal Pictures International, announced that eight actors have been cast to play Michael Jackson’s brothers in the Jackson 5, with four actors playing the younger versions of Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie, and the other four taking over the roles as the characters age.

Jayden Harville and Jamal R. Henderson will play the younger and older versions of Jermaine Jackson, Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Tre Horton will play Marlon, Judah Edwards and Rhyan Hill will play Tito, and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Joseph David-Jones will play Jackie.

“The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years,” said producer Graham King in a statement. “I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group...

Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International have announced the eight actors set to portray members of the Jackson 5 — Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie — at various stages of their lives in the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

Jamal R. Henderson and Jayden Harville will play the respective older and younger versions of Jermaine Jackson, Tre Horton and Jaylen Lyndon Hunger will play Marlon, Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards are Tito, and Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre have been cast as Jackie.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael will star Jaafar Jackson, the King of Pop’s nephew, in the titular role, with Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger version of Michael. The film is in production and set for a global release on April 18, 2025.

Others in the cast include Colman Domingo and Nia Long as Jackson’s influential parents Joe and Katherine, and Miles Teller as Jackson attorney John Branca.

Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic has found the rest of its Jackson 5.

The company announced eight new castmembers on Tuesday who are joining the biographical film Michael to fill out both the younger and older versions of Jackson’s four brothers — Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson — comprising the family band that rose to prominence in the 1970s. Director Antoine Fuqua’s movie is currently in production and hits theaters April 18, 2025.

Jayden Harville will portray the younger Jermaine, with Jamal R. Henderson (Mindhunter) playing his older self. Marlon will be played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter in the younger years and Tre Horton (My Enemy Alpha) later in life. Tito will be brought to life by Judah Edwards in the early years and Rhyan Hill (The Michael Blackson Show) later. Nathaniel Logan McIntyre will portray the younger Jackie, while Joseph David-Jones (Roman J. Israel, Esq.) will step into the older version.

Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International (Upi) have announced the eight actors who will play Michael Jackson’s brothers in the Jackson 5 in the upcoming biopic Michael.

In addition to the previously announced Juliano Krue Valdi as early years Michael Jackson and Jaafar Jackson as later years Michael Jackson, Jayden Harville and Jamal R. Henderson will portray Jermaine Jackson in early and later years, respectively.

Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Tre Horton will play Marlon Jackson; Judah Edwards and Rhyan Hill will portray Tito Jackson; and

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Joseph David-Jones will play Jackie Jackson.

“The truly epic nature of this...

Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International (Upi) have announced the eight actors who will plat Michael Jackson’s brothers in the Jackson 5 in the upcoming biopic Michael.

In addition to the previously announced Juliano Krue Valdi as early years Michael Jackson and Jaafar Jackson as later years Michael Jackson, Jayden Harville and Jamal R. Henderson will portray Jermaine Jackson in early and later years, respectively.

Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Tre Horton will play Marlon Jackson; Judah Edwards and Rhyan Hill will portray Tito Jackson; and

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Joseph David-Jones will play Jackie Jackson.

“The truly epic nature of...

The Jackson 5 have found their harmony once again for the upcoming biopic “Michael” from director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-winning producer Graham King.

After a worldwide search led filmmakers to cast Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, fans have been eagerly waiting to see who would round out the rest of the Jackson family.

The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, is currently in production. Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo assumes the role of family patriarch Joe Jackson with Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, plus Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.

Now, the eight actors who will portray Jackson’s four brothers — who come together to form the massively popular singing group the Jackson 5 — have been revealed: Jamal R. Henderson plays Jermaine Jackson in the film’s later years, while Jayden Harville plays the younger version.

“David Makes Man” is a drama television series that takes an intriguing look into race, brotherhood, and identity issues. This coming-of-age drama first appeared on screens on August 14, 2019, on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The storyline is about David, a teenage prodigy whose life revolves around two different worlds.

South Florida is the setting for this lyrical story created by Tarell Alvin McCraney (co-writer of “Moonlight”). The executive producers of the Peabody Award-winning show include Oprah Winfrey, Mike Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Dee Harris-Lawrence (showrunner), and Melissa Loy. Warner Bros. produced it.

This television series got a warm reception from viewers for season 1, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s currently in the second season comprising 10 episodes that premiered June 22, 2021, and ended August 24, 2021.

This quintessential guide covers the show’s synopsis, season two cast, whether season three will come out, what happened in season two,...

Exclusive: Lesley-Ann Brandt, Luke James and Erica Ash are among 13 actors who have joined the cast of Shudder’s upcoming horror anthology Horror Noire.

Horror Noire, a Shudder Original, will feature new work from both established and emerging talents, showcasing horror stories from Black directors and screenwriters. The anthology will feature six stories – “Daddy,” “Bride Before You,” “Brand of Evil,” “The Lake,” “Sundown” and “Fugue State” — presented together as a two-hour film. Horror Noire premieres in October on Shudder.

Also joining the anthology are Brandon Mychal Smith, Sean Patrick Thomas, Peter Stormare, Malcolm Barrett, Rachel True, Tone Bell, Lavell Crawford, Tony Todd, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Lenora Crichlow.

Brandt and McIntyre will appear in “The Lake,” written by husband-and-wife writing duo Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due; James will appear in ”Daddy,” written by Victor Lavalle ; Smith will appear in “Brand of Evil,” written by Ezra C. Daniels; Ash, Stormare, Bell...

Warning: The following story contains spoilers from Tuesday’s David Makes Man.

One of the central tenets of David Makes Man is brotherhood, and that’s exactly what fans of the OWN drama got to experience in Tuesday’s episode when Seren made his grand return.

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The palpable joy that brightened...

Just nine months into its existence, and Disney+ original programming has already run the full gamut, from critically beloved series like “The Mandalorian” to theatrical cast-offs best left forgotten. One piece of programming mostly missing so far: , family-friendly fare to fill a lazy Friday night. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, the lack of imagination on display in Mark Waters’ “Magic Camp” is almost more depressing than the incomprehensible weirdness of Kenneth Branagh’s Ya flop. At least that film was trying for something.

The best warning of what’s to come arrives in the opening credits: the film comes from six screenwriters, and while many of the half-dozen scribes (not counting the two additional with only “story by” credits) it took to write “Magic Camp” are quite talented folk, little of that magic makes its way into this feature. Final credits don’t even include Steve Martin,...

The acclaimed OWN drama series “David Makes Man” recently won a Peabody Award, which followed nominations at the Gotham and Critics’ Choice Awards. For the show’s lead actor Akili McDowell, “it’s just been a whirlwind to take in. It’s amazing when us artists put in so much hard work into building these characters and telling these stories … It’s just so fulfilling and rewarding when we’re acknowledged for it.” Watch our exclusive video interview with McDowell above.

“David Makes Man” was created by “Moonlight” Oscar winner and “Choir Boy” Tony nominee Tarell Alvin McCraney. Like “Moonlight,” it tells the story of a teenage boy raised by a single mother (Alana Arenas) in a poor Florida neighborhood. But the series also explores David’s struggle to balance that home life with an elite education at a magnet school where he hopes to escape the cycle of poverty his family is in.

The first season of David Makes Man from Oscar-winning screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) is making its way to streaming. HBO Max has acquired exclusive streaming rights to the Peabody Award-winning drama and will debut on the streamer on July 16.

The series, which is loosely based on McCraney’s experiences, comes from OWN and Warner Horizon Scripted Television and centers on the titular David played by Akili McDowell, a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects. Set in South Florida, David is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied upon by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out.

OWN renewed the drama for a second season in December. Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner while she, along with McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley,...

Does the first season of the David Makes Man TV show on Own make the grade? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like David Makes Man is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the David Makes Man season one episodes here. *Status update below.

An Own coming-of-age drama from creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, David Makes Man stars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, and Jordan Bolger. The series centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy growing up in “The Ville” — the Homestead Village housing projects.

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Own wants to make more of David Makes Man. The dramatic TV series has been renewed for a second season on the cable channel.

A coming-of-age drama from creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, David Makes Man stars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, and Jordan Bolger. The series centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy growing up in “The Ville” — the Homestead Village housing projects.

The first season of David Makes Man on Own averaged a 0.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 412,000 viewers.

Here's the renewal press release:

Own Announces Second Season Renewal Of Critically Acclaimed Drama Series ‘David Makes Man’

Critics’ Choice Award “Best Drama” Nominee from Tarell Alvin McCraney and Executive Producers Michael...

Own has developed a loyal audience for its drama series. The latest entry in this category is the David Makes Man TV show, from Tarell Alvin McCraney, who won an Academy Award for his Moonlight screenplay, based on his novel, In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. How will his work translate from the page and silver screen to the small screen? Will David Makes Man be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

An Own coming-of-age drama, David Makes Man stars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, and Jordan Bolger. The series centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy growing up in “The Ville” — the Homestead Village housing projects.

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Own has renewed the critically acclaimed drama David Makes Man from Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) for a second season. Dee Harris-Lawrence is set to return as showrunner while she, along with McCraney, Michael B. Jordan, Mike Kelley, Melissa Loy and Oprah Winfrey will serve as executive producers.

The series features newcomer Akili McDowell who stars as the titular 14-year-old prodigy from the projects and is loosely based on McCraney’s own experiences. The drama also includes Emmy nominated actress Phylicia Rashad as well as Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams and Travis Coles.

“Tarell McCraney has brought us a gift with this series and masterfully added a beautiful new hue to our palette of dramatic storytelling on Own,” said Own president Tina Perry. “Viewers and television critics alike have embraced David Makes Man and connected to its powerful message. We are...

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What's This TV Show About?

An Own coming-of-age drama from creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, David Makes Man stars Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, and Jordan Bolger. The series centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy growing up in “The Ville” — the Homestead Village housing projects. Read More…...

Network: Own.

Episodes: Ongoing (hour).

Seasons: Ongoing.

TV show dates: August 14, 2019 — present.

Series status: Has not been cancelled.

Performers include: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Phylicia Rashad, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Elvis Nolasco, Gillian Williams, Juanita Jennings, Liza Colón-Zayas, Lindsey Blackwell, Lela Rochon, and Nick Creegan.

TV show description:

From creator Tarell Alvin McCraney, the David Makes Man TV show is a coming of age drama that unfolds in South Florida. The series centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy growing up in "The Ville" -- the Homestead Village housing projects.

David is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his...

Own has set a premiere date for its new drama series, David Makes Man, from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney. The series "centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty." It will debut Wednesday, August 14 at 10 Pm.

The show stars Akili McDowell and Phylicia Rashad with Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Travis Coles, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Cayden K. Williams, Ade Chike Torbert, and Jordan Bolger. The show also features Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Elvis Nolasco, Gillian Williams, Juanita Jennings, Liza Colón-Zayas, Lindsey Blackwell, Lela Rochon, and Nick Creegan in recurring roles.

Here are some additional details, along with a trailer:

Own Announces August 14 Series Premiere And Unveils Official Trailer For Its Highly Touted Drama ‘David Makes...

Own: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that its anticipated new drama series David Makes Man from Academy Award winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight) and Warner Horizon Scripted Television will premiere on Wednesday, August 14 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt following the network's critically acclaimed drama Queen Sugar (Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Et/Pt). The series premiere will be presented by Lexus with limited commercial interruption.

David Makes Man centers on a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the series is inspired by events in McCraney's own life and explores childhood trauma and the power of imagination to survive. The drama stars Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club) as David,...

Own: Oprah Winfrey Network has added ten recurring and guest star cast members to the ensemble of its upcoming coming-of-age drama series David Makes Man, from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney and Warner Horizon Scripted Television. Lela Rochon (Training Day), Trace Lysette (Transparent), Liza Colon-Zayas (Proven Innocent), Juanita Jennings (Star), Lindsey Blackwell (Step Sisters), Solomon Valdez ([Bi]Polar), Teshi Thomas (The Good Place), and newcomers Nick Creegan, Kimaya Naomi and Logan Rozos have joined the series.

David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by the death of his closest friend and relied on by his hardworking mother to find a way out of poverty. He must choose between the streets that raised him or the higher education that may offer him a way out. Set in South Florida, the lyrical drama, inspired by events in McCraney’s own life, explores the...

Own: Oprah Winfrey Network is rounding out the ensemble cast of its upcoming coming -of-age drama series David Makes Man, from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney, and has named the directors who will helm Season 1.

Joining the cast as a series regular is Alana Arenas,, while Gillian Williams (The Girlfriend Experience), Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Elvis Nolasco (American Crime) and Randy Gonzalez (Bloodline) are set for recurring roles. They join previously announced cast Phylicia Rashad, Akili McDowell, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert, Jordan Bolger, Cayden K. Williams and Travis Coles.

Directors joining the hour-long drama include Michael Francis Williams, Kiel Adrian Scott, Daina Reid and Cheryl Dunye.

The series, currently in production in Orlando, Florida, is set for a 2019 premiere on Own.

David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is haunted by...

Luber Roklin Entertainment has hired Margot Menzel as a talent manager. She recently left Primary Wave Entertainment where she had been for the past three years.

Menzel, known for her eye for young talent, began her career in San Francisco 20 years ago where she ran the Young Talent Division at the Marla Dell Agency.

She then moved to Los Angeles to become a theatrical agent at Cesd where she launched the young careers of such stars as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Victoria Justice, Taylor Lautner, Jennifer Lawrence and Kiernan Shipka.

After four years at Cesd, Menzel transitioned to management, first at Management 360 and then at Evolution Entertainment. She segued to Primary Wave following Evolution’s 2014 merger with Primary Wave’s talent management division.

Menzel is the latest Primary Wave manager to leave the company in the past month or so, joining Jeff Morrone and Brad Pence who went to Atlas Artists.

Exclusive: Own’s coming -of-age drama series, from Oscar-winning Moonlight co-writer Tarell Alvin McCraney in his TV debut, will be titled David Makes Man. The project, from Warner Horizon Scripted Television, has set a cast led by veteran Phylicia Rashad and young actor Akili McDowell (The Astronaut Wives Club) in the title role, with Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (Magic Camp and Barry), Broadway actor Isaiah Johnson (Hamilton, The Color Purple), Ade Chike Torbert (East Los High), Jordan Bolger (Peaky Blinders), Cayden K. Williams (Girls Trip), and Travis Coles (Liza on Demand) co-starring.

Additionally, Dee Harris-Lawrence has been named showrunner and will executive produce alongside McCraney, who wrote the script, Mike Kelley & Melissa Loy, actor Michael B. Jordan and Own’s Oprah Winfrey. Production will begin this summer in Orlando, Florida, for a 2019 premiere.

David Makes Man centers on David (McDowell), a 14-year-old prodigy from the projects who is...

Production has begun on Disney's Magic Camp, a live-action comedy starring Adam Devine (Workaholics, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, Pitch Perfect), Gillian Jacobs (Community, Girls) and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, Transparent, The Larry Sanders Show) directed by Mark Waters (Bad Santa 2, Mean Girls). The film is shooting on locations in and around Los Angeles and is scheduled for release in 2017.

Tambor plays Roy Preston, the owner of a summer camp for aspiring young magicians and Devine is Andy, a former camper whose flailing career as a magician has forced him to return to the camp as a counselor. Also returning to the camp is Andy's former partner and current nemesis, Darkwood, played by Jacobs, who is now a successful magician. When preparations begin for the end-of-summer magic contest between rival teams of campers, Andy and his team of ragtag misfits must go head...