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[08/26/22 - 09:00 AM]
BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios Announce Second Wave of Cast in New "Sistas" Spin-Off "Tyler Perry's Zatima" and Premiere Date
Executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry, the 10 episodes original series "Zatima" will premiere Thursday, September 29 exclusively on BET+.

[via press release from BET]

BET+ AND TYLER PERRY STUDIOS ANNOUNCE SECOND WAVE OF CAST IN NEW "SISTAS" SPIN-OFF "TYLER PERRY'S ZATIMA" AND PREMIERE DATE

Cameron Fuller, Remington Hoffman, Nzinga Imani, Jasmin Brown, Guyviaud Joseph, Danielle LaRoach, join the ensemble cast of "TYLER PERRY'S ZATIMA" PREMIERING THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

#Zatima

New York, NY - August 26, 2022 - BET+, the leading streaming service for Black audiences, and Tyler Perry Studios announced today the second wave of talent joining the production of the new BET+ original drama "Tyler Perry's Zatima." Executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry, the 10 episodes original series "Zatima" will premiere Thursday, September 29 exclusively on BET+. Series regulars Cameron Fuller, Remington Hoffman, and Nzinga Imani, and recurring cast members Jasmin Brown, Guyviaud Joseph, and Danielle LaRoach, join previously announced leads, Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett. "Zatima" marks the second spin-off from a Tyler Perry top-rated linear show to get greenlit by BET+. "Tyler Perry's Zatima," follows popular characters 'Zac,' played by Devale Ellis and 'Fatima,' played Crystal Renee Hayslett, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. Watch and share the official trailer here:

Second wave announcement of series regulars and recurring cast members in "Zatima" include:

Cameron Fuller as "Nathan"

Nathan is one of Zac's friends he often plays basketball with and a conflicted soul. Nathan is married to Lori who, keeps him in check at every turn and holds him accountable for his responsibilities.

Remington Hoffman as "Bryce"

Bryce is a relatively new friend of Zac's who works with Gary and is helping Zac with his stock investments. He has stepped in and become a confidant and somewhat of a rescuer to Zac. Bryce is also dating Angela, who happens to be Fatima's best friend.

Nzinga Imani as "Angela"

Angela is Fatima's best female friend who is dating Bryce. Angela has no idea that Bryce's friend Zac is the man who is moving in with Fatima -- and instantly realizes that she's heard all about the shady corners of Zac's life from Bryce.

Jasmin Brown as "Deja"

Deja is Devale's tenant, who is a nail technician by day and stripper by night.

Guyviaud Joseph as "Tony"

Tony is one of Zac's friends who despises love and relationships. Tony comes down hard on Zac for moving in with Fatima and tries to convince Zac that because he has recently escaped dire financial straits, he should enjoy the freedom of having money and the single life.

Danielle LaRoach as "Belinda"

Belinda is Fatima's "tell like it is" friend who adds a whole new layer of challenges to Zac and Fatima's relationship.

For more information on BET+ originals, viewers can visit BET.Plus and join the conversation on social media by following @BETPlus for the latest news and updates.

ABOUT BET+:

BET+, a joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, is the leading streaming service for the Black community. With thousands of hours of hit movies, TV shows, stand-up specials, stage plays and more, BET+ offers the best of Black culture, including exclusive originals from best-in-class creators like Tracy Oliver's First Wives Club, Tyler Perry's Ruthless and Bruh, Carl Weber's The Family Business and Sacrifice and Will Packer's Bigger, to name a few. BET+ members can watch as much as they want anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen and always commercial-free. Visit BET.Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus for the latest news and updates.

About BET

BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the leading provider of premium entertainment, music, news, digital and public affairs content for Black audiences worldwide. BET linear is in 125 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, Brazil, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is one of the most well-known Black consumer brands worldwide, with multi-platform business extensions including BET Studios, an unprecedented studio venture that offers equity ownership for Black content creators; BET+, the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience; BET Digital, including BET's wide reaching social platforms and BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's events and experience business; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.

ABOUT TYLER PERRY STUDIOS

Tyler Perry Studios is a state-of-the-art film and television production facility founded in 2006 by actor, producer, filmmaker, playwright, and philanthropist Tyler Perry. Located in Atlanta, Georgia on the historic grounds of the former Fort McPherson army base, the new 330-acre campus is one of the largest production studios in the country. It boasts a variety of shooting locations including 40 buildings on the national register of historic places, 12 purpose-built sound stages, 200 acres of green space and an expansive backlot





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