Whatever It Takes is a 2023 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Tailiah Breon and written by Amaleka McCall and Tu-Shonda Whitaker. The film stars Tami Roman, A.J. Johnson, Brely Evans, and Kandi Burruss. It follows the lives of four women navigating new beginnings during the Christmas weekend. The film executive produced by Tami Roman and her Roman Ramsey Productions and Swirl Films. Whatever It Takes was released by BET+ on December 21, 2023.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Tailiah Breon |
| Written by | Amaleka McCall Tu-Shonda Whitaker |
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| Cinematography | Roger Alexander |
| Edited by | Charles Jones |
| Music by | Ozzy Doniz |
Production companies | Swirl Films Roman Ramsey Productions |
| Distributed by | BET+ |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Tami Roman as Tracy
- A.J. Johnson as Alafia
- Brely Evans as India
- Kandi Burruss as Joan
- Zuri James as Devin Jr
- Kendrick Cross as Devin Sr
- Rayan Lawrence as Juju
- Stevie Baggs Jr. as Samaad
- Linda Boston as Ethel 'Mama' Woods
- Katherine Ro as Emma Andrews
- Avangeline Friedlander as Jasmine
Production
editOn May 16, 2023, it was reported that Tami Roman will executive produce and star in the BET+ holiday film Whatever It Takes from Swirl Films and her production company, Roman Ramsey Productions.[4] Kandi Burruss, Brely Evans, Kendrick Cross, Rayan Lawrence, Zuri James, Stevie Baggs Jr, Linda Boston, Monica Robinson and AJ Johnson round out the cast of the movie directed by Tailiah Breon.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Kandi Burruss, Brely Evans, Tami Roman Stars in Whatever it Takes on BET + - Upscale Magazine". December 26, 2023.
- ^ "Tami Roman + Kandi Burruss Star In 'Whatever It Takes' Trailer". UrbanBridgez.com | R&B, Interviews, TV, Films. December 14, 2023.
- ^ Turner, Lacey G. Souldier (December 20, 2023). "BET+ Unwraps the Magic of the Season with 'Whatever It Takes': A Christmas Film Full of A Rollercoaster of Emotions Premiering December 21st".
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 16, 2023). "Tami Roman To Star & EP BET+ Holiday Film 'Whatever It Takes'".
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (December 11, 2023). "Kandi Burruss Joins BET+ Holiday Film 'Whatever It Takes'—Watch The Trailer".