Sunday, January 6, 2019

BET Announces Premiere Date for New Comedy 'Boomerang'

BET has today announced a premiere date for the upcoming comedy series Boomerang - a sequel series to the 1992 film starring Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens and Halle Berry.






The 10-episode first season will premiere on Tuesday, February 12 at 10/9c.

The comedy follows Jacqueline Boyer's son, Bryson, and Marcus & Angela Graham's daughter, Simone, as they attempt to step out of their parents' shadows and make a legacy of their own.

Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson, Leland Martin and Lala Milan star.

Recurring guest stars in the first season include Paula Newsome, RJ Walker, Brittany Inge, Kimberly Hall and Joey BadA$$.

Ben Cory Jones and Lena Waithe co-created the series, with Jones serving as the showrunner for the first season. They executive produce with Halle Berry, Rishi Rajani and director Dime Davis. Paramount Television and Hillman Grad Productions produce.