BET is officially doubling down on scripted programming. The cable network has today handed out series orders to a comedic reboot of the 1992 Eddie Murphy film Boomerang, comedy Peachtree Place and period drama American Soul.
The reboot of Boomerang revolves around a successful executive who finds that his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new boss turns out to be a bigger deviant than he is. It's an updated version that explores contemporary workplace dynamics, including the changing role of gender, office politics, relationships and the conflicts between Generation X and millennials.
However, no writer or producing team is currently attached to the 10-episode series. Paramount Television will produce though.
Inspired by the personal trials and professional successes of a young, ambitious and troubled impresario Don Cornelius, American Soul is an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and musicians in a cutthroat Hollywood in the 1970s and how they work, play, rise and fall against the backdrop of the show most responsible for the way African-American culture was perceived by the world.
Devon Greggory created the drama. He executive produces with Jesse Collins and Jonathan Prince. Tony Cornelius and Andy Horne will co-executive produce. Jesse Collins Entertainment will produce.
Peachtree Place follows five 30-somethings living in Atlanta as they try to build professional and personal lives they can be proud of, but the one thing they don't have keeps impeding their progress: love. Unresolved feelings from college are uncovered and secrets revealed, forcing these friends to finally deal with uncomfortable truths about each other.
Felischa Marye created the comedy. She will serve as a co-executive producer with Sheila Ducksworth. Will Packer is an executive producer. Will Packer Media produces.
