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Neil Brown Jr. Joins BET+ Martin Spinoff Series

9/17/2025

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Neil Brown Jr. joins BET+'s Martin spinoff, Varnell Hill, alongside Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley.
The 8-episode workplace comedy focuses on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of The Varnell Hill Show.
Brown Jr. plays Thad Metcalf, a socially awkward former SNL writer.
Whitley portrays Kim Jones, Varnell’s assistant and unofficial executive producer.
Production is underway in Los Angeles, with Martin Lawrence reprising his role as Martin Payne.

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Story summary

Neil Brown Jr. joins BET+'s Martin spinoff, Varnell Hill, alongside Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley.
The 8-episode workplace comedy focuses on the behind-the-scenes dynamics of The Varnell Hill Show.
Brown Jr. plays Thad Metcalf, a socially awkward former SNL writer.
Whitley portrays Kim Jones, Varnell’s assistant and unofficial executive producer.
Production is underway in Los Angeles, with Martin Lawrence reprising his role as Martin Payne.