The Family Business: New Orleans is an upcoming American crime family drama series created by Carl Weber and stars Lela Rochon as Big Shirley Duncan, owner of popular New Orleans club Midnight Bluesand, and Brandon T. Jackson as her son Marquis. It is a spin-off from the crime drama The Family Business. The eight-episode series set to premiere on BET+.
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| Genre | Crime drama Action Romance Thriller |
| Created by | Carl Weber |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
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Cast and characters
edit- Lela Rochon as Big Shirley Duncan
- Brandon T. Jackson as Marquis Duncan
- Ben Stephens as Curtis Duncan
- Pooch Hall as Floyd
- Quincy Brown as Prince
- David Banner as Jean LeBlanc
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- Orlando Jones
- Nichole Galicia as Marie LeBlanc
- Erica Hubbard as Ernestine
- Sarah Carter
- Stan Shaw as Larry Duncan
- Bern Nadette Stanis as Nee Nee Duncan
- Nayirah Teshali as Lauren Duncan
- Sacaiah Shaw as Kenny Duncan
- Jenson Atwood as Saint
- AzMarie Livingston as Kendal
- Deric Augustine as Jace
- Kayla Nicole
- Nicholas Turturro
Some of The Family Business regulars set to appear in guest-starring roles, including Michael Jai White as Vegas Duncan and Denise Boutte as Raven Sinclair. Several cast members, including Stephens, Stanis, Stan Shaw, Teshali and Sacaiha Shaw, have made guest appearances in The Family Business' fourth season.
Production
editOn January 17, 2024, it was reported that BET+ ordered an eight-episode spin-off for their crime drama series The Family Business. The series set in New Orleans and follows Duncan family led by Big Shirley Duncan.[1] The series executive produced by Carl Weber, ND Brown (who services as showrunner), and Trey Haley. The same time Brandon T. Jackson was announced as male lead.[2] On March 6, 2024, it was announced that Lela Rochon was cast as Big Shirley, while Ben Stephens, Pooch Hall, Quincy Brown, David Banner, Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones, Nichole Galicia, Erica Hubbard, Sarah Carter, Stan Shaw, Bern Nadette Stanis, Nayirah Teshali, Sacaiah Shaw, Jensen Atwood, AzMarie Livingston, Deric Augustine. Kayla Nicole and Nicholas Turturro were cast as regulars.[3] Rochon and Jackson will serve as associate producers on show.[4]
Principal photography began in New Orleans and Los Angeles, California in March, 2024.[3]
References
edit- ^ "BET+ Orders New Orleans Spinoff of "The Family Business" Led By Brandon T. Jackson". January 18, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 17, 2024). "Brandon T. Jackson To Headline 'The Family Business' New Orleans Spinoff Series For BET+".
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 6, 2024). "Lela Rochon, Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones, Pooch Hall Among 16 Cast In Carl Weber's 'The Family Business' New Orleans-Set Spinoff".
- ^ Pena, Rafael (March 11, 2024). "'The Family Business' Unveils Star-Studded Ensemble, Led by Lela Rochon and Yvette Nicole Brown, For New Orleans Spinoff".