Get ready for a dose of inspiration on your Netflix queue! Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin have embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Netflix. This multi-year, multi-picture deal promises to produce inspiring films, beginning with the biblical love story ‘R&B.’
Perry’s Tyler Perry Studios will lead production, reinforcing his ongoing relationship with Netflix, extending to scripted and unscripted TV projects.
Tyler Perry expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Franklin: “In these divisive times, our shared goal is to bring warmth and positivity into the world, and Netflix offers the ideal platform for our mission.”
Franklin echoed the sentiment, highlighting the duo’s long-standing friendship and their mutual commitment to uplifting audiences worldwide.
The inaugural project, ‘R&B,’ penned by Mike Elliott and Cory Tynan, offers a contemporary twist on the Biblical tale of Ruth and Boaz. Set in Tennessee, the story follows a young woman from the Atlanta music scene who finds unexpected love and a new family while caring for an elderly widow.
A Growing Portfolio of Inspirational Projects
Netflix’s Niija Kuykendall voiced her support, noting Perry and Franklin’s proven track record in creating influential faith-based films. The partnership aims to expand this genre for Netflix’s global audience.
Perry’s Netflix roster is rapidly expanding, with forthcoming projects including “Six Triple Eight” starring Kerry Washington and “Beauty in Black”, a new drama series. His previous works, such as “A Jazzman’s Blues” and “A Madea Homecoming,” have achieved significant acclaim and viewership milestones on the platform.
Meanwhile, Franklin continues to build on his success with films like “Flamin’ Hot,” which premiered on Hulu to record numbers and snagged the SXSW Headliners Audience Award in 2023.
His upcoming projects include a faith-based romantic comedy, “Relationship Goals,” which adapts Michael Todd’s popular book into a screenplay by Tynan and Elliot for Amazon Studios.
With Perry and Franklin’s creative vision and Netflix’s global reach, this partnership promises to deliver heartwarming stories that resonate with audiences seeking faith and inspiration. So, get ready to hit play and be uplifted!
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