Shubhabrata Dutta
Considered one of the most successful African-American filmmakers ever, Tyler Perry is a screenplay writer, playwright, author, director, and actor who rose to prominence with his character Madea, a trash-talking grandmother whom he introduced in his play ‘I Can Do Bad All by Myself’ (2000). Played by Perry himself, Madea has been a part of many subsequent plays that have also been adapted into films, like ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman,’ ‘Madea’s Family Reunion,’ and ‘Madea Goes to Jail.’ His famous show, a non-Madea project, is the comedy-drama series ‘House of Payne,’ which was released in 2007, followed by the films ‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ and ‘Why Did I Get Married.’ He is a recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2021, for his philanthropic work. Here, we bring you Perry’s upcoming projects!
1. Beauty in Black Season 2 (September 11, 2025)
Netflix has renewed ‘Beauty in Black’ for its second season. Perry is back as showrunner and director. The story revolves around two women, one working in the adult entertainment industry and the other running a haircare empire. Cast members likely to return include Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie, Crystle Stewart as Mallory, Debbi Morgan as Olivia, Amber Reign Smith as Rain, Ricco Ross as Horace, Steven G. Norfleet as Charles, and Richard Lawson as Norman. Season 2 will drop on September 11, 2025.
2. Zatima Season 4 (September 11, 2025)
BET+ has renewed the comedy-drama series ‘Zatima,’ created by Perry, for a fourth season. The filming began in June in Atlanta. Expected returning cast members include Devale Ellis as Zachary “Zac” Taylor, Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson, Remington Hoffman as Bryce, Guyviaud Joseph as Tony, and Ameer Baraka as Jeremiah. Season will drop on September 11, 2025.
3. Finding Joy (November 5, 2025)
Perry is helming an Amazon MGM Studios movie titled ‘ Finding Joy.’ The story, written by him, centers on Joy, a successful designer who seeks a proposal at Christmas. In Wyoming’s mountains, she finds what she truly needs when the man she loves sees her as just a friend. The cast includes Aaron O’Connell, Brittany S. Hall, Shannon Thornton, Tosin Morohunfola, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, and Jeffery Thomas Johnson. The movie has completed post-production and will be released on November 5, 2025.
4. Joe’s College Road Trip (TBA)
Perry will direct and star in the upcoming comedy movie ‘Joes College Road Trip,’ currently in post-production. The plot centers on Joe Simmons, who joins his grandson, B. J., on a college trip. Brian, B. J.’s father, is hoping that his father (Joe) will help his son get acquainted with the history of the Black community and the real-world plights without themselves getting killed during the trip. Although B. J. doesn’t like Joe at first, he gradually realizes the significance of the previous generations’ struggles and his relationship with his grandfather. The cast members include Perry, Jermaine Harris, Brian D. Cohen, Shekeb Sekander, Ben Swilley, Brenda Hurley, and Kyle Fuller. More details regarding the release are awaited.
5. Sisters in Italy (TBA)
Tyler Perry is helming the Amazon MGM Studios-backed film ‘Sisters in Italy,’ based on a script Tika Sumpter co-wrote with Kemiyondo Coutinho. The narrative follows two estranged sisters who arrive in Italy after their mother’s death. There, they discover that their mom owned a bed and breakfast establishment in the countryside. While the sisters wonder what to do with it, they are tasked with a series of tasks left for them by their mother. The tasks are to help them preserve their sisterhood and learn how to live life fully. Sumpter will also star in the movie alongside Bresha Webb, Whoopi Goldberg, Ernie Hudson, Godfrey, Giulio Berruti, Edmond Laryea, Sarayu Blue, and Justin Chatwin. Filming has reportedly wrapped up, and a release date is awaited.
6. Doing Life (TBA)
Perry has written and will helm the Netflix movie ‘Doing Life,’ with Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry, Danielle Moné Truitt, and Naomi Baker roped in to star. The gritty narrative follows a struggling single mother who crosses paths with a reformed ex-con seeking redemption, eventually leading the two to discover strength in their unlikely connection. The cast also includes Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent, and Hasani Vibez Comer. ‘Doing Life’ is in post-production, and a release date is awaited.
7. Sistas Season 10 (TBA)
Filming is reportedly underway for Season 10 of Perry’s ‘Sistas,’ the BET drama series about a group of single black females navigating life and relationships in a modern world. Season 9 is still airing, so it remains to be seen how it ends, which will pave the way for the story in the tenth season. However, cast members we can expect to return are KJ Smith as Andrea “Andi” Barnes, Mignon Von as Daniella “Danni” King, Ebony Obsidian as Karen Mott, Novi Brown as Sabrina Hollins, Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima Wilson-Taylor, Devale Ellis as Zac Taylor, and Chido Nwokocha as Gary Marshall Borders. A release date for Season 10 is awaited.
8. The Oval Season 7 (TBA)
BET+ has renewed the political drama ‘The Oval’ for its seventh season. The principal photography for the seventh installment began in September 2024. Perry will be penning the episodes just as he has been for the previous seasons. Season 5 ends with bullets flying everywhere after Hunter orders his mercs to open fire at Victoria and her folks following a failed arrangement. The life of every major character in the show is in danger. Given the cliffhanger of the finale, it waits to be seen who survives in Season 6, which will arrive on January 7, 2025, based on which Season 7 will proceed. However, faces we can expect to return in Season 6 include Ed Quinn as Hunter, Kron Moore as Victoria, Brad Benedict as Kyle, Daniel Croix as Jason, Lodric D. Collins as Donald, Travis Cure as Bobby, and Javon Johnson as Richard.
9. Ruthless Season 6 (TBA)
BET+ has renewed the drama series ‘Ruthless’ for its sixth season. The installment’s filming began in July 2024. Tyler Perry, who created, wrote, and directed the series, will continue to write and helm the new season. The expected cast members returning for Season 6 include Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdal, Matt Cedeño as The Highest/Tyrone Luckett, Lenny Thomas as Anthony/Dikhan, Baadja-Lyne Odums as Marva, Jaime M. Callica as Brian Rollins, and Blue Kimble as Andrew, among others. A release date is expected soon.
10. All the Queen’s Men Season 5 (TBA)
BET+ has renewed the drama series ‘All the Queen’s Men’ for its fifth season. The upcoming installment’s filming began in early December 2024. Tyler Perry will continue to write the show, which has been created by Christian Keyes. Although Season 4 is yet to end, we can expect the return of Eva Marcille as Marilyn “Madam” DeVille, Candace Maxwell as DJ Dime, Timothy “Bayou Banga” Roberts as Big D, Rashan Ali as Ms. Tandy, Charles Dumas as James “Cadillac” DeVille, and Skyh Alvester Black as Amp “Addiction” Anthony in Season 5. A release date for the same is awaited.
11. Divorced Sistas Season 2 (TBA)
The second season of ‘Divorced Sistas,’ a spin-off of ‘Sistas,’ is in development. Season 1 dropped in June 2025 and ended in July of the same year. Perry is back to direct and write. Returning cast includes LeToya Luckett as Rasheda, Porscha Coleman as Naomi, Khadeen Indréa as Geneva, Jennifer Sears as Bridgette, Briana Price as Tiffany, DeVon Franklin as Pastor Jefferson, RonReaco Lee as William, Robert Christopher Riley as Javon, and Donovan Christie Jr. as Franklin. There is still time before filming begins for season 2 and the announcement of a release date.
12. Assisted Living Season 7 (TBA)
The BET+ sitcom ‘Assisted Living’ has been renewed for its seventh season. Filming was reported to begin in June 2025. The story revolves around Jeremy and his family returning to Georgia and helping Jeremy’s grandfather with his assisted living facility. Actors we can expect to return for season 7 include David Mann as Mr. Brown, J. Anthony Brown as Vinny, Tamela Mann as Cora, Na’im Lynn as Jeremy, Alretha Thomas as Anastasia, Chet Anekwe as Efe, Tayler Buck as Sandra, Damien Leake as Reginald, and Alex Henderson as Phillip. A release date for season 7 is awaited.
13. Route 187 (TBA)
Perry is developing a BET+ crime drama series titled ‘Route 187.’ He will write and direct it. The plot is set against a background of urban violence in the crime-infested city of South Winslow and focuses on a public outrage after a bus driver on Route 187 and a star high-school basketball player are murdered by thugs, leading authorities to hunt the culprits captured on video. Currently in its pre-production phase, the series stars Hasani Vibez Comer, Josef Cannon, Lawrence Robinson, Bryce Clyde Jenkins, Tonia Jackson, Rashal James, and Taylor Simone Mason. A release date for ‘Route 187’ is eagerly awaited.
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