DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry’s First Faith-Based Film With Netflix Features Ensemble Cast
Tyler Perry and Tyler Perry Studios, in collaboration with DeVon Franklin (Flamin’ Hot), has launched a partnership with Netflix to produce faith-based films under a multi-year, multi-picture first-look deal. The first film to emerge from this exciting collaboration is R&B, written by Mike Elliott (Brown Sugar) and Cory Tynan (Play’d).
About R&B
R&B is a modern retelling of the biblical love story of Ruth and Boaz. Set in Tennessee, the film follows a young woman who leaves behind the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widow. In her journey, she discovers not only the love of her life but also gains the maternal connection she has always sought.
Directed by: Alanna Brown (Trees of Peace)
Executive Producers: Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, and Bart Lipton
Cast
- Serayah (Empire, Kingdom Business)
- Tyler Lepley (Harlem, P-Valley)
- Phylicia Rashad (The Gilded Age, The Beekeeper)
- Walnette Santiago (Doom Patrol, BMF)
- Nijah Brenea (Kold x Windy, Rap Sh!t)
- James Lee Thomas (One Spoon of Chocolate, Bad Boys: Ride or Die)
- Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds
- Jermaine Dupri (Genius: Aretha, Brown Sugar)
- Lecrae Moore
Quotes from Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin
Tyler Perry expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “I’m so excited to be working with DeVon on this and future projects. In this polarizing world, where it seems like every day the world grows colder, we share the common goal of wanting to spread some good. There’s no better place than Netflix to achieve that.”
DeVon Franklin added, “Tyler and I have been great friends for over 15 years. When he called me to team up on movies that can uplift the human spirit, I jumped at the chance. We couldn’t have a better partner than Netflix to help us inspire the world.”
With this partnership, Franklin and Perry aim to create films that not only entertain but also uplift and inspire audiences around the globe. R&B is set to be a heartfelt addition to their growing lineup of impactful stories.