Life after Mathew Knowles continue to get sweeter for Kelly Rowland. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the “Motivation” singer will pilot a new sitcom on BET tentatively-titled “What Would Dylan Do.”
Rowland, whose acting credits include episodes of American Dreams, The Hughleys and Girlfriends, will star as the lead chracter Dylan, a struggling L.A.-based relationship blogger who lives with her best friend Cherise (Gabrielle Dennis, The Game) and wealthy and divorced roommate Brooke (Melanie Liburd, Strike Back).
The series will be written and co-executive produced by Julian Breece and The Bernie Mac Show’s Warren Hutcherson.
Rowland is currently shooting the dance competition show “Everybody Dance Now,” in Australia with pop singer Jason Derulo. In addition, she is currently working on her fourth solo studio album, led by the single “Ice” featuring Lil Wayne.
Kelly Rowland is making waves in the entertainment industry yet again! The former Destiny’s Child songstress and Grammy Award winner announced that her BET sitcom, “The Kelly Project” has been given the green light. Fans of the star are excited to see what this new show will bring to their screens.
The project was created by award-winning writer Leigh Davenport, who has worked on shows such as Freeform’s “Grown-ish” and HBO Max’s “Rap Sh*t.” It stars a fictional version of Kelly herself, and follows her journey from small town Georgia girl trying to make it big in Los Angeles. This news comes after an impressive year for Rowland; she recently won ‘Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist’ at the 2020 People’s Choice Awards.
With its mix of comedy and drama, fans can’t wait to get a glimpse into how Kelly navigates the unpredictable world of fame and Hollywood culture with humor, wit, and class. Keep reading to find out more about this highly anticipated new series!
Overview Of The Show
Kelly Rowland’s BET sitcom is finally getting the green light and fans are excited to see what she has in store. The show will be called “The Kelly Rowland Show” and it looks like it could be a hit. In this section we’ll take an overview of the show, including its premise, cast and crew, and audience appeal.
The Kelly Rowland Show centers around her character, who is also named Kelly. She works as a talent agent at a major music label where she juggles work life with her personal relationships. Executive producer Will Packer said that the show will be “a modern-day love letter to Black women everywhere.” It will include topics such as female empowerment, friendship, family dynamics, success stories, and more.
The official cast for the show features some big names from both TV and film. Alongside Rowland herself is co-star Chico Benymon as her business partner Bobby; comedian Bresha Webb as sister Phoebe; actress Gaby Wilson plays friend Vanessa; Deon Cole stars as rival Leon; Porscha Coleman portrays assistant/friend Amaya; singer/actor Rotimi serves up comedy relief as Tiny Little Big Man Johnson; and newcomer Jermaine Rivers plays hair salon owner Darryl Jones Jr., among others. Other executive producers on board are Sheila Ducksworth (Black-ish) and director Millicent Shelton (Reed Between the Lines).
One thing’s for sure: The Kelly Rowland Show looks set to bring laughter, insightfulness, upliftment—and perhaps even tears—to viewers when it premieres later this year. With so much potential packed into one series, there’s no doubt that audiences of all ages can look forward to tuning in!
Details Of The Production
The production of The Kelly Rowland Show is underway and fans are eager to see the final product. Here’s a closer look at what viewers can expect from this much-anticipated series.
To begin with, the show will be shot in Los Angeles, giving it an authentic feel for its audience. In addition, there will be a mixture of single camera and multi-camera setups used throughout filming. This variety provides viewers with unique perspectives on each scene and helps keep things fresh. Furthermore, the cast has already begun rehearsals so they can bring their characters to life as accurately as possible when filming begins.
Finally, there’s been no shortage of talent attached to this project either behind or in front of the camera. With such an impressive lineup involved—from executive producers to directors and actors—viewers are sure to get a top-notch sitcom that promises entertainment along with meaningful content about Black culture and female empowerment.
Conclusion
I. Summary
Kelly Rowland’s BET sitcom, which has been in the works for a while now, is finally getting its chance to shine. After months of speculation and anticipation, it was just recently announced that the show had received a green light from the network with principal photography set to begin at some point this year. This sitcom will be an exciting addition to Rowland’s impressive entertainment portfolio and we can’t wait to see what she has up her sleeve!
II. Excitement Builds
Fans are absolutely thrilled about Kelly Rowland’s upcoming project coming together after all this time. I’m sure many viewers who have followed her career over the years were also anticipating news of this type; seeing one of their favorite entertainers take on such a major role in television production is simply exhilarating. With so much talent behind the scenes and in front of the camera, there’s no doubt that this show will be amazing!
III. What We Can Expect
We don’t know too much about the show yet but we do expect that it will showcase Kelly Rowland’s comedic abilities as well as provide plenty of laughs along the way. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how her musical background influences her approach to writing and producing for TV, especially since music plays such an important part in many successful shows nowadays. No matter what direction they go with this series though, it looks like it’s going to be something special!
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