Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Barbershop Series

Amazon Prime Video has officially ordered a series adaptation of Barbershop, featuring Jermaine Fowler (known for Ricky Stanicky).

Creative Team Behind the Series

The series is being crafted by Marshall Todd (from Woke), who penned the original screenplay for the Barbershop films. He will serve as both writer and executive producer. Max Searle (from Dave) joins as co-showrunner and executive producer. Production will be handled by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat (who is also an executive producer), alongside Prominent Productions, State Street Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios.

Plot Overview

This television adaptation centers on Travis “Trav” Porter (played by Fowler), who is stepping into the legacy of his grandfather, a renowned barber at the legendary “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. The logline emphasizes that while the barbers may be new, the shop remains vibrant, the customers are as spirited as ever, and the haircuts are still the best in the city. At Calvin’s, the community gathers for much more than just a haircut.

Executive Insights

“We are excited to unveil a new series inspired by the comedic and groundbreaking world of Barbershop for our global Prime Video audience,” stated Vernon Sanders, global head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. “This iconic film franchise is in great hands with co-showrunners Max Searle and Marshall Todd. Their collaboration and dedication to bringing Calvin’s Chicago-based barbershop to life for a new generation on Prime Video is commendable.”

Production Team

Additional executive producers include Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Bradley Gardner, Cameron Burnett, and Autumn Bailey-Ford, with Tiffany Brown serving as co-executive producer.

Franchise Background

The Barbershop franchise has previously released three films: the original Barbershop in 2002, Barbershop 2: Back in Business in 2004, and Barbershop: The Next Cut in 2016. These films featured notable stars such as Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, and Eve.

Industry Event Highlights

Amazon Prime Video recently held its upfront event on Monday night, concluding a busy day for advertisers that began at 10:30 a.m. ET with NBCUniversal and continued at 4 p.m. with Fox.

 

Persons

Jermaine Fowler, Marshall Todd, Max Searle, Kevin Hart, Vernon Sanders, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Bradley Gardner, Cameron Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford, Tiffany Brown, Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Eve

Company Names

Amazon Prime Video, Hartbeat, Prominent Productions, State Street Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios

Titles

Barbershop, Woke, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Barbershop: The Next Cut

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