Didn’t have this one on our bingo cards today. Martin Lawrence is apparently developing a new series, “Young Martin,” which will offer a fresh, dramatic take on his iconic 1990s sitcom character, Martin Payne.
Interesting. This reimagining, as they call it, will follow the trend set by shows like “Bel-Air,” which gave a dramatic twist to Will Smith’s life story.
“Young Martin,” an hour-long drama, is set in present-day Detroit and centers on a spirited teenage Martin Payne. The series will explore his journey marked by ambition, humor, and compassion.
Get this, according to the official logline, the show will delve into themes of family, friendship, and the challenges of balancing adolescence and adulthood. Martin’s quick wit and magnetic personality will lead him into high-stakes situations where he must navigate various obstacles and emotions to find his path to success.
The project, reported by Deadline, is not yet attached to a network.
Unless you didn’t own a TV in the 90s, The original “Martin” sitcom, which aired for five seasons from 1992 to 1997 on Fox, followed Martin Payne, a radio talk show host, as he dealt with the ups and downs of his relationship with his girlfriend Gina (Tisha Campbell) and his friends Tommy (Thomas Mikal Ford), Cole (Carl Anthony Payne II), and Pam (Tichina Arnold). The show’s cast reunited in 2022 for the BET+ special “Martin: The Reunion,” where they shared behind-the-scenes stories and discussed the show’s legacy and impact. Thomas Mikal Ford, an original cast member, passed away in 2016.
“Young Martin” will be executive-produced by Martin Lawrence, Rae Proctor, Robert Lawrence, and Stacy Lyles under the banner RunTelDat, along with Bob Yari, David McPherson, Rosa Peart, and Greg Martin for WonderHill Studios.
Exciting times!
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