2022 is shaping up to be quite a solid year for Martin Lawrence and his fanbase, as the actor not only has a serial killer thriller opposite John Malkovich on the way, but he also took part in the previously-thought-impossible Martin sitcom reunion special alongside former co-star Tisha Campbell. Now, with Bad Boys 4It is believed that the process is continuingFollow these steps to possible pause due to Will Smith’s Oscar slap controversy, Lawrence will be joining one of Smith’s former Bel-Air’s Fresh Prince co-stars for a unique new TV series called Demascus.
As written by Tearrance Avelle Chisholm. Damascus will be a sci-fi series with a comedic bent, which is fairly new territory for Lawrence, even if this won’t be like a live-action JetsonsOr anything. The story revolves around the 33-year-old Black protagonist (portrayed by Hamiltonvet and Former Station 19Star Okieriete Onaodowan() A new piece technology allows him the possibility to experience many iterations in his life. Doors that slide style.
Damascus finds himself on an intriguing path of self-discovery, with a coming-of-age story that will embrace multiple genres as it not only digs into the main character’s sense of identity, but also that of other Black males. Martin Lawrence’s character likely plays into that idea quite heavily, as Deadline reports he’s taking on a recurring role in portraying the flare-tempered Uncle Forty. Uncle Forty, despite his declining health, sees himself as the head and the head of the family.
Martin Lawrence will join Janet Hubert who was previously cast. Janet Hubert is known for her famous portrayal of O.G. Aunt Viv in the initial seasons of The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWith Will Smith and other stars. The turmoil that led to, and was caused by, her leaving the show was highlighted and somewhat resolved when she and Smith talked things out for HBO Max’s Fresh PrinceReunion special, and both actors are said to be on good terms now. (So far, so good. She was “so proud”He slapped Chris Rock.More G.I. Jane 2 joke.)
Hubert and Lawrence will likely spend time together telling funny and embarrassing stories about Will Smith, which they can then joke about later in interviews. If there was any show heading to TV that was more ripe for a Smith cameo, I don’t know what it is. (One could also say Bel-Air, but don’t.)
DamascusAMC studios is establishing a limited series of six episodes through AMC Studios for its linear TV channel as well as its AMC+ streaming service. It was ordered straight-to-series in February. Better Call SaulAnd Breaking BadMark Johnson is the executive producer and a key executive behind-the scenes. Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm (and Kirk Moore)13 Reasons Why, American Crime) will take on co-showrunner duties.
Martin Lawrence started his career in TV with What’s Happening Now!, and was one of few Black entertainers in the early 1990s who earned his own TV show, the only other major series role in the comedian’s filmography is for the single-season crime dramedy PartnersKelsey Grammer. He’s obviously far more prolific as a movie star, as his TV roles equal the number of Bad BoysThese are the movies that have been made. There were reports in October 2021 saying Lawrence was set to lead a new series about a father of five chasing his dreams to become stand-up comedian, but it’s unclear where that Topic Studios project is in the development process.
Fans of Fox’s Martin would no doubt love to see a revival happen in some form, especially after the reunion brought Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne and Tichina Arnold back together within the sitcom’s apartment set. And while it’s technically a possibility, with the cast not saying it’ll never happenIt seems unlikely, given the death in 2016 of Thomas Mikal Ford, his co-star.
Martin Lawrence will be back on the small screen, so fans should get ready. DemascusPlease click here to visit our 2022 TV premiere scheduleWhile you wait for more updates.