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The cast of Martin is returning to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary. This summer, a reunion special will premiere on BET+ that will commemorate three decades of ‘get the stepping, rent em spoons and you ain’t GOT no job [Tommy].’
The reunion will be hosted by comedian and actor Affion Crockett. Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), Tisha Campbell (“Gina”), Tichina Arnold (“Pamela”), and Carl Anthony Payne II (“Cole”) will return, along with surprise guest appearances. Who knows maybe Bruh-Man will come through!
Martin blessed the culture with characters such as Sheneneh, Bruh-Man, Jerome, Roscoe, Mama Payne, Otis, Nipsey, the list goes on and on. And the majority of those characters like Sheneneh, Mama Payne, and Roscoe were played by Lawrence himself.
“To be able to sit here thirty years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing. I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special.” said Lawrence in a press release.
The reunion will feature interviews with the cast, original directors, special musical performances, and behind-the-scenes commentary on the importance and impact of the show that shaped a generation.
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“To be able to sit here thirty years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing.”
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET. “Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so excited to honor a series that put Black culture front and center on our platform that embraces Black culture every day.”
The reunion will be executive produced by Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor and Stacy Lyles through his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment. Jesse Collins Entertainment, Jesse Collins, and Dionne Harmon will be executive producers. Jeannae Rouzan-Clay is the showrunner.
The show is executive produced and directed by Stan Lathan. The special is written by Nile Evans as well as Bentley Kyle Evans who also serves as a co-executive producer. Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Brittany Brazil is a producer.
Taping of the reunion begins on Sunday, February 20, and will premiere on BET+ later this year.
