Peacock has ordered 10 episodes of THE BEST MAN: FINAL CHAPTERS series, a limited dramedy written and executive produced by Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North. The star-studded original cast from the hit films is set to return including Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, and Harold Perrineau.
A new perspective
Based upon the eponymous Universal film franchise written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee, The Best Man: Final Chapters series will catch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.
“‘The Best Man’ films were a cultural touchstone during my college days — and they’ve remained influential pop culture references to this day,” said Dayna Lynn North. “I’ve grown up laughing with these characters, copying their dance moves, and grieving at their losses. I am overjoyed to be partnering with Malcolm D. Lee and this amazing cast to adapt this iconic franchise at Peacock.”
The gang’s all back!
“We’re excited to reunite this beloved cast for a limited series run of ‘The Best Man’ for Peacock,” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “With a powerhouse duo like Malcolm and Dayna at the helm, fans will fall in love with our favorite group of friends all over again.”
“Here we go! The band is back together! I am very excited to bring these iconic characters back to the fans who have supported us through this franchise,” said Malcolm D. Lee. “We are thrilled to deliver everything one would expect from this group of friends in ‘The Best Man’ universe and take them through their final chapters. We can’t wait! I told you it wouldn’t be 14 more years.”
North is a film and television writer, producer and cultural curator. Currently, she is co-writing and executive producing “Young Love,” the anticipated series adaptation of the Academy Award-winning short “Hair Love.” Most recently, Dayna was a writer/executive producer and showrunner on “Insecure,” co-created by and starring Issa Rae.
Lee’s upcoming projects include “At That Age,” a pilot for NBC, and “Space Jam: A New Legacy”. Lee’s Blackmaled Productions banner has several projects in development including “I Almost Forgot About You” (Universal), an adaptation of Terry McMillan’s novel with Viola Davis, “The Classic” (Universal), “Real Talk” (Universal), and “Rock the Bells” (Fox).
We look forward to reuniting with all the stars of this amazing film. Will you be watching?
