Comedian Mike Epps starring in a new untitled sitcom written by Kenya Barris...
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Black-ish creator Kenya Barris is returning to broadcast television with a multi-camera comedy at CBS starring Mike Epps, which is executive produced by Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment.
Created and written by Barris, the comedy comes from BET Studios, where Barris is a principal, and is co-produced by CBS supplier CBS Studios. This marks a rare collaboration between the two studios which are now part of Paramount Chair of TV Media George Cheeks’ portfolio.
In the untitled half-hour, after wildfires sweep through Altadena, two estranged Black brothers — one played by Epps — reunite to sell their late grandmother’s house to private developers. But when they learn her caretaker now owns part of the home and refuses to sell, they’re forced to live together and confront their differences — and what community, legacy, and family really mean.
Altadena, a diverse area known for its strong Black community and culture, was devastated by the January 2025 Eaton fire, which killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings, with thousands of residents losing their homes and most of their possessions.
There had been speculation that Epps and Barris may be playing the two brothers but only Epps is attached as an actor for now. Barris is executive producing through his Khalabo Ink Society. Also executive producing are Epps and his producing partner Niles Kirchner as well as Kaplan.
The comedy reunites Epps with Barris after the comedian appeared in Barris’ 2023 Netflix movie You People. It marks Barris’ return to broadcast where he created and executive produced the praised ABC comedy seres black-ish, which spawned a franchise for Disney.
12 comments:
Hard pass.
For some reason that I can't put my finger on it, I'm not feeling Epps. LOLO
No thanks, appears we are ALL past our “Mike Epps” era
I liked him in Survivors Remorse. I'll give it a chance
^ I like him in Survivors Remorse, too. I’ll give it a shot. I liked that show.
I loved Mike Epps in 'The Upshaws'.
I like Mike. Can't stand Kenya Barris.
kenya barris is the white tyler perry
I wonder if he will call the show "Funnyish".
Fuc Kenya. I like Epps, but not enough to watch something by Kenya. I didn’t watch black-ish and I’m not watching this. Dam
RWS is still under investigation
Did Mike get another divorce?
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