Bentley Kyle Evans and Duane Martin Collaborate on New Comedy Series "Boo'd Up"

Bentley Kyle Evans’ Harvest Studios has partnered with Duane Martin to create a four-episode multi-camera comedy titled "Boo'd Up." Evans, known for his work on "Martin" and "The Jamie Foxx Show," will serve as the executive producer and director for all episodes. Martin, recognized for his roles in "Bel-Air" and "Real Husbands of Hollywood," will also executive produce and star in the series. The project will feature a cast that includes Carl Anthony Payne, Apryl Jones, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Varonica Mitchell, and Kaden J. Quinn. Filming is set to take place at Harvest Studios’ facilities in Northridge, California.

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"Boo'd Up" centers around Reggie, portrayed by Carl Anthony Payne, who, after experiencing a difficult divorce, believes that love has eluded him. His perspective changes when he meets Zoe, played by Apryl Jones, a widowed mother of two. However, their budding relationship is complicated by the presence of Zoe's late husband, Jake, played by Duane Martin, who appears as a ghost determined to maintain his role as the family patriarch. The series aims to blend supernatural elements with comedic hijinks, creating a unique narrative that resonates with audiences.

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Evans expressed a strong belief in the potential of multi-camera comedies to become "appointment viewing" again. He emphasized that Harvest Studios is committed to producing culturally relevant sitcoms and is actively seeking strategic distribution partners to enhance their reach. "Boo'd Up" is positioned as a project that fills a gap in the current television landscape, aiming to attract both studios and streaming services.

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In discussing the project, Evans stated, “We believe there’s a major opportunity to re-establish multi-camera comedy as appointment viewing.” He highlighted the studio's goal of creating a pipeline for bold sitcoms. Duane Martin reflected on his return to comedy, noting, “This is a full-circle moment for me... getting to return to it in a fresh, unexpected way feels like the right project at the right time.”

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While the announcement has been met with enthusiasm from the involved parties, there has been no significant public criticism or opposition reported at this stage. The project's success will ultimately depend on audience reception and the effectiveness of its distribution strategy.

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As "Boo'd Up" progresses through production, further details regarding its distribution and potential network or streaming service partnerships are anticipated. The collaboration between Evans and Martin is expected to generate interest in the evolving landscape of multi-camera comedies.

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• “We believe there’s a major opportunity to re-establish multi-camera comedy as appointment viewing,” — Bentley Kyle Evans, Executive Producer

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• “Comedy is where I started, and getting to return to it in a fresh, unexpected way—with Bentley and Trenten’s Harvest Studios—feels like the right project at the right time.” — Duane Martin, Executive Producer and Star

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