Run the World (upcoming TV series)

Run the World is an upcoming American comedy television series created by Leigh Davenport. She is co-executive producer with showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser. Set in Harlem, the series centers on a group of friends (portrayed by Amber Stevens West, Andrea Bordeaux, Bresha Webb, and Corbin Reid) navigating relationships and the professional world. Run the World is produced by Lionsgate Television and was ordered by Starz. A release date for the eight-episode half-hour series has not yet been announced.[1]

Run the World
GenreComedy
Created byLeigh Davenport
Written byLeigh Davenport
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
DistributorStarz
Release
Original networkStarz
Original releaseTBA

Plot

"Run the World is the story of a group of Black women – vibrant, fiercely loyal best friends – who work, live and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together."[2]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Production

Development

On October 14, 2019 it was announced that Starz ordered Run the World, the half-hour comedy pilot series created and written by Boomerang writer Leigh Davenport.[3] She described the series as " a love letter to Black women and a love letter to Harlem." The series is produced by SisterLee Productions and Lionsgate Television, through Living Single creator Yvette Lee Bowser's overall deal.[3] Davenport is co-executive producer with showrunner Bowser.[3]

Starz ordered the pilot to series on January 30, 2020.[5] Millicent Shelton is the pilot episode director.[5] Additional directors include Justin Tipping, Jenée LaMarque, and Nastran Dibai.[2]

Casting

The casting of Amber Stevens West and Bresha Webb as series regulars was announced on October 14, 2019.[3] The casting of additional lead cast members Corbin Reid, Stephen Bishop, and Andrea Bordeaux was announced on October 31, 2019.[1] Erika Alexander, who starred in Bowser's series Living Single, was announced as a recurring cast member on November 2, 2020.[4] Additional main cast member Tosin Morohunfola, recurring cast members Nick Sagar and Jay Walker, and guest Tonya Pinkins were announced on December 1, 2020.[2]

Filming

The production started filming as of October 29, 2020 on-location in Harlem and other locations around New York City.[6]

Release

An official teaser trailer was released on December 1, 2020.[2] A release date has not been announced.[2]

References
  1. Pedersen, Erik (2019-10-31). "'Run The World': Corbin Reid & Andrea Bordeaux Set As Leads In Starz Comedy Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  2. Mangum, Trey (2020-12-01). "'Run The World' Trailer: Starz's Harlem-Set Comedy On Four Friends From 'Living Single' Creator". shadowandact.com. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (2019-10-14). "Starz Orders 'Run the World' Comedy Pilot Starring Amber Stevens West & Bresha Webb From Yvette Lee Bowser". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  4. Wills, Cortney (2020-11-02). "Erika Alexander reuniting with Yvette Lee Bowser for 'Run the World'". The Grio. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  5. Petski, Denise (2020-01-30). "Starz Picks Up 'Run The World' Comedy Pilot To Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  6. Rosario, Alexandra Del (2020-10-29). "'Run The World': Erika Alexander Joins Cast As Recurring; Starz Comedy Begins Production In Harlem". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
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