Umc, the AMC Networks-backed streamer, has found the cast for it multi-camera comedy Millennials.
Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun Harris (Insecure), Philip Bolden (Are We There Yet?), Aaron Grady (Everybody Hates Chris) and Teresa Celeste (Wild N’ Out) will lead the cast of the series, which follows four twentysomething roommates and their neighbor across the hall as they navigate the chaos of being young and finding success in L.A.
Massey plays Omar, a business student with dreams of taking over the corporate world. Harris is Jaheem, a personal trainer who’s attractive clientele doubles as his pool of dating conquests. Bolden plays Travis, an insecure YouTuber who thrives on public attention. Grady plays Todd, a college dropout who struggles with his sense of responsibility and remaining gainfully employed. Celeste is Mercedes, an aspiring actress from Atlanta who often serves as the only voice of reason for guys.
Kyle Massey (That’s So Raven), Keraun Harris (Insecure), Philip Bolden (Are We There Yet?), Aaron Grady (Everybody Hates Chris) and Teresa Celeste (Wild N’ Out) will lead the cast of the series, which follows four twentysomething roommates and their neighbor across the hall as they navigate the chaos of being young and finding success in L.A.
Massey plays Omar, a business student with dreams of taking over the corporate world. Harris is Jaheem, a personal trainer who’s attractive clientele doubles as his pool of dating conquests. Bolden plays Travis, an insecure YouTuber who thrives on public attention. Grady plays Todd, a college dropout who struggles with his sense of responsibility and remaining gainfully employed. Celeste is Mercedes, an aspiring actress from Atlanta who often serves as the only voice of reason for guys.
- 9/21/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Umc, AMC Networks’ streaming service dedicated to Black film and TV, has found its latest project.
The service has given the greenlight to “Millennials,” a multi-cam comedy from “In the Heat of the Night” Rugg Williams and his son Oren Williams.
“Millennials” will explore the lives of four 20-something roommates – a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer – as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in the city of angels.
Bentley Kyle Evans, whose previous credits include “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” will serve as executive producer and co-director for the series. Rugg and Oren Williams will executive produce alongside fellow family member Zachary Isaiah Williams.
“Umc is continuously dedicated to delivering fresh and diverse storytelling that resonates and resembles the audience we serve,” said Umc’s VP of development and production Nikki Love in a statement. “Rugg, Oren,...
The service has given the greenlight to “Millennials,” a multi-cam comedy from “In the Heat of the Night” Rugg Williams and his son Oren Williams.
“Millennials” will explore the lives of four 20-something roommates – a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer – as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in the city of angels.
Bentley Kyle Evans, whose previous credits include “Martin” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” will serve as executive producer and co-director for the series. Rugg and Oren Williams will executive produce alongside fellow family member Zachary Isaiah Williams.
“Umc is continuously dedicated to delivering fresh and diverse storytelling that resonates and resembles the audience we serve,” said Umc’s VP of development and production Nikki Love in a statement. “Rugg, Oren,...
- 9/3/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Network: Bounce TV. Episodes: Ongoing (half-hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: October 2, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Gary 'G. Thang' Johnson, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Jay Phillips, Caryn Ward, and Oren Williams. TV show description: A situation comedy, the Grown Folks TV show comes from creator Bentley Kyle Evans. The series centers on the lives, marriages, and friendships of two blue-collar couples. Thrifty and a tad touchy, Gary Thompson (Johnson) is married to the calm, cool, and collected Jillian (Jones). The Thompsons share a duplex with James (Phillips) and Brenda (Ward) Finley. Brenda is a happy homemaker. She is well-matched with James, who -- unlike Gary -- tends to be sociable and self-effacing.
- 10/3/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A massive number of stars will attend the Los Angeles Mission 75th Anniversary year End of Summer Block Party this weekend.
Celebrities and political leaders will join hundreds of other volunteers to help serve the nearly 3,000 kids and their families who will attend. Among those expected to attend are Hilary Duff (Bloodworth), Charlotte Ross (Glee), Katie Blair (Miss California USA 2011), Angie Everhart (Take Me Home Tonight), Brandon Molale (True Blood), Parris Mostellar (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer), Ty Paintz (How to Eat Fried Worms), Lauren Storm (I Love You Beth Cooper), Savannah Jayde (Big Time Rush), Kellie Goss (Big Time Rush), Tucker Albrizi (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Allisyn Ashley Arm (Meet Dave), Paige Adkins (Cuttin’ Da Mustard), Reborn (Gospel Artist), Oren Williams (Lincoln Heights), Zachary Williams (Lincoln Heights), Justin Tinnicci (Big Love), Lauren Dair Owens (Kids Quest) and others.
The event will feature a giant street fair for children with food,...
Celebrities and political leaders will join hundreds of other volunteers to help serve the nearly 3,000 kids and their families who will attend. Among those expected to attend are Hilary Duff (Bloodworth), Charlotte Ross (Glee), Katie Blair (Miss California USA 2011), Angie Everhart (Take Me Home Tonight), Brandon Molale (True Blood), Parris Mostellar (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer), Ty Paintz (How to Eat Fried Worms), Lauren Storm (I Love You Beth Cooper), Savannah Jayde (Big Time Rush), Kellie Goss (Big Time Rush), Tucker Albrizi (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Allisyn Ashley Arm (Meet Dave), Paige Adkins (Cuttin’ Da Mustard), Reborn (Gospel Artist), Oren Williams (Lincoln Heights), Zachary Williams (Lincoln Heights), Justin Tinnicci (Big Love), Lauren Dair Owens (Kids Quest) and others.
The event will feature a giant street fair for children with food,...
- 8/25/2011
- Look to the Stars
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