From Mara Brock Akil comes a new original Netflix series, “Forever.” Inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, “Forever,” is being reimagined for a new generation. It’s an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018. The series premieres May 8.
“I’m thrilled that Mara has chosen to tell this story through her own lens,” Judy Blume said exclusively to TUDUM. “It is gratifying to know that, 50 years after its release, the love story at the core of Forever is still resonating with audiences.”
The series stars Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Winans III, Niles Fitch, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, Xavier Mills, E’myri Crutchfield, Yusef Thomas
Check out some images and the trailer from the series below.
