Queens (TV series)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Production location(s) | Atlanta, Georgia Jacksonville, Florida |
| Cinematography | Sidney Sidell |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
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| Distributor | Disney Media Distribution |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | Fall 2021 – present |
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Queens is an upcoming American musical drama television series created by Zahir McGhee for the American Broadcasting Company. It revolves around four women in their 40s reuniting for a chance to recapture their fame. The TV series stars Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton and Nadine Velazquez as lead of the show.[1][2] [3][4] Pepi Sonuga and Taylor Sele also co-star.[5][6]
In May 2021, ABC[7] picked up the series. It is set to premiere in Fall of 2021. [8]
Plot[edit]
Four estranged and out-of-touch women in their 40s, reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches. Their ’90s group that made them legends in the hip-hop world.
Cast and characters[edit]
Main[edit]
- Brandy as Naomi "Xplicit Lyrics" :
The highly skilled musical engine of the Nasty Bitches. A true artist with boundless musical talent. Naomi was sure she’d go on to mainstream success after the group’s demise. She hasn’t, singing and playing her guitar in crappy dive bars where all people want is her old persona. When the group gets back together, Naomi is reunited with the only man she ever loved, and the rival bandmate who stole that man from her. Naomi wants more is to build a relationship with the daughter she was never really there for.[9]
- Eve as Brianna "Professor Sex" :
Brianna used to rap about money, sex and her all-around glamorous lifestyle. Today, Brianna is a proud wife and mother of five. Brianna loves her life. The Nasty Bitches are a distant, distant memory. When an opportunity arises for the group to reunite, Brianna will grapple with whether or not she still has the swagger and confidence that made her an icon decades ago.[10]
- Naturi Naughton as Jill "Da Thrill" :
Jill is a founding member of the Nasty Bitches. The group she formed with her high school friends. Da Thrill lived fast, had rugged rhymes and a troubling drug habit. Today, Jill couldn’t be more put together. She’s a devout Catholic living a quiet life in Montana with her husband. But everything isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Jill is haunted by past secrets.[11]
- Nadine Velazquez as Valeria "Butter Pecan" :
Valeria is a Puerto Rican rapper and also a member of the Nasty Bitches. She wasn’t an original member. She was added by the groups’ manager, Eric Jones. Valeria quickly became the face of the group, ruffling the other members’ feathers along the way. Valeria is an ambitious and ruthless hustler with cunning charm born out of a difficult childhood. When we catch up with her twenty years later, she’s the only member of the group still in the limelight. Valeria hosts The Shade — America’s top-rated morning talk show. Valeria has no reason to reunite with the group when the opportunity arises. However, when her blind ambition trips her up, Valeria considers turning back to the only family she’s ever had: the Nasty Bitches.[12]
- Pepi Sonuga as Lauren "Lil Muffin" Rice :
A sweet young woman from Atlanta, she’s better known as Lil Muffin, a brash, colorful emcee. Ever since her debut record, Candy Cane, dropped she's been on a nonstop rocket ship to superstardom. She is hip-hop’s it girl with legions of fans, piles of cash, wild style and access to everything under the sun. Lauren doesn’t have is control of her career and her image, which is being masterminded by a cadre of men who care more about keeping the gravy train rolling than her well-being. The pressure of fame is taking its toll. Lauren unexpectedly finds the support she needs and the sisterhood she craves when she links up with the Nasty Bitches.[13]
- Taylor Sele as Eric Jones :
Manager of the group, Eric Jones struck gold when the Nasty Bitches reached the pinnacle of hip-hop. A Queens hustler through and through, Eric is always looking for how to secure his next bag, and he’s really good at it. A handsome playboy with a magnetic smile, Eric’s dalliances with women were partly to blame for the Nasty Bitches’ break up. Today, Eric remains one of the top music managers in the business, representing hip-hop’s current “it girl,” Lil Muffin. But Eric is in the throes of mid-life crisis as he takes stock of his life, past mistakes and the woman that got away. Driven by nostalgia, Eric sets the wheels in motion for the Nasty Bitches’ reunion.[14]
Production[edit]
Development and casting[edit]
In January 2021, ABC announced it had ordered a pilot for a musical drama titled "Queens" from Scandal writer and executive producer, Zahir McGhee.[15] The serie follows four women in their 40s reuniting for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had as the Nasty Bitches. Later that same year they started casting. Late February, Eve got casted to play the role of Brianna. Few days later, Naturi landed the role of Jill. In March, Pepi was announced to portray Lauren Rice, following Brandy as Noami, Nadine Velazquez as Valeria and lastly Taylor Sele as Eric Jones. Also in March, ABC announced that Tom & Jerry director, Tim Story, would direct the pilot. [16]
References[edit]
- ↑ Porter, Rick; Porter, Rick (March 8, 2021). "Brandy to Star in ABC Hip Hop Drama 'Queens'".
- ↑ Nakamura, Reid; Nakamura, Reid (February 19, 2021). "Eve to Star in ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens'".
- ↑ Roots, Kimberly; Roots, Kimberly (February 25, 2021). "Power's Naturi Naughton Joins ABC Hip-Hop Pilot Queens — What Does This Mean for Tasha in Book II: Ghost".
- ↑ Martinez, Kiko; Martinez, Kiko (March 21, 2021). "Nadine Velazquez Starring in Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens' & More in This Week's Film & TV News".
- ↑ Artech, Quinn; Artech, Quinn (March 3, 2021). "Actress-Singer Pepi Sonuga Joins The Cast Of Eve And Naturi Naughton's ABC series 'Queens'".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (March 10, 2021). "'Queens': Taylor Sele Joins ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot".
- ↑ Petski, Denise; Petski, Denise (May 18, 2021). "ABC New Series Teasers: 'Women Of The Movement', 'Queens', The Wonder Years', 'Abbott Elementary', 'Maggie' – Update".
- ↑ "2021-22 ABC Schedule". May 10, 2021.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (March 8, 2021). "Brandy To Star In ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens'".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (February 19, 2021). "Eve To Star In ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens' From Zahir McGhee".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (February 25, 2021). "Naturi Naughton To Star In ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens'".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (March 9, 2021). "Nadine Velazquez To Star In ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot 'Queens'".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2021). "'Queens': Pepi Sonuga Joins ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot".
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Andreeva, Nellie (March 10, 2021). "'Queens': Taylor Sele Joins ABC's Hip-Hop Drama Pilot".
- ↑ White, Peter; White, Peter (January 29, 2021). "Zahir McGhee's Hip Hop Drama 'Queens' & 'Once Upon a Time' Trio's Fairytale Drama 'Epic' Get ABC Pilot Orders".
- ↑ White, Peter; White, Peter (March 1, 2021). "'Tom & Jerry' Director Tim Story To Helm ABC Drama Pilot 'Queens'".
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