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BET+ Launches 'The Varnell Hill Show' Starring Kym Whitley

8/21/2025

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Kym Whitley stars alongside Tommy Davidson in BET+'s new series, The Varnell Hill Show, a spinoff of Martin.
The eight-episode comedy explores the behind-the-scenes dynamics of a late-night talk show.
Davidson returns as Varnell Hill, with Whitley portraying his assistant, Kim Jones.
The series is co-created by Martin Lawrence and Bentley Evans, currently in production in Los Angeles.

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Story summary

Kym Whitley stars alongside Tommy Davidson in BET+'s new series, The Varnell Hill Show, a spinoff of Martin.
The eight-episode comedy explores the behind-the-scenes dynamics of a late-night talk show.
Davidson returns as Varnell Hill, with Whitley portraying his assistant, Kim Jones.
The series is co-created by Martin Lawrence and Bentley Evans, currently in production in Los Angeles.