[Trailer] Tyler Perry White House Drama ‘The Oval’ Set To Premiere On BET

BET has unveiled the first trailer for The Oval. The White House drama is one of BET’s first two shows from Tyler Perry, stemming from his mega-deal with Viacom.

The series will introduce viewers to the new first family moving into the White House. Ed Quinn will star as President Hunter Franklin, while Kron Moore will play First Lady Victoria Franklin. The series will also star Paige Hurd who will play the couple’s wild-child daughter, Gayle; Daniel Croix Henderson will play their troubled teen son, Jason.

Perry writes, directs and produces the series, which “revolves around the picture-perfect first couple that, behind closed doors, are anything but. The scripted offering explores lies, cheating, and corruption.” Michelle Sneed will also serve as executive producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.

“I’ve been hard at work on ‘The Oval’ and can’t wait to share this story with audiences,” Perry said. “I’ve set out to create a show that tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.”

The series is the first under Perry’s expansive new content deal with Viacom. Perry is also shepherding another drama, two comedies, and a live holiday special for BET, with the multi-hyphenate expected to produce over 75 hours of original content for BET over the next year.

The series, along with Tyler Perry’s Sistas, premieres October 23.