BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE CAST FOR “BIGGER”
BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES THE CAST FOR “BIGGER,” THE WILL PACKER EXECUTIVE PRODUCED ORIGINAL SERIES
SERIES TO LAUNCH ON BET’S NEW STREAMING SERVICE BET+ THIS FALL
New York, NY – July 30, 2019 – BET Networks broadcasts the forged of the Will Packer and Will Packer Media government produced authentic sequence, “BIGGER” (previously Peachtree Place), premiering on the community’s streaming service BET+, this fall. “BIGGER” is an entertaining and full of life scripted comedy starring Tanisha Lengthy, Angell Conwell, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony, and Tristen Winger, which takes place within the East Atlanta neighborhood, Little 5 Factors. The 30-minute, ten-episode sequence follows a single-black-woman who’s coping with the specter of marriage to a boring-in-bed boyfriend and the sudden, random loss of life of a school acquaintance. The tragedy drives her formidable group of associates to take a deeper take a look at their stagnant lives, asking themselves— is there one thing larger and higher in life. “BIGGER” lately wrapped manufacturing this summer season in Atlanta.
“I’m enthusiastic about bringing this forged of among the most gifted new voices in tv to this nice new medium,” stated Will Packer.
SERIES REGULARS:
Tanisha Lengthy performs Layne Roberts, a unusual, easy magnificence who has been holding herself again, each in love and in life, and has discovered herself at a serious crossroads. Her straight-laced boyfriend Greg (performed by Warren Burke) has simply proposed, however she’s unsure if enjoying it secure is her type, particularly when the good-looking and adventurous Reggie (performed by Terrence T. Terrell) is now very fascinated by her. In the meantime, her classic retailer wants a severe increase. Layne is upbeat, enjoyable, and constructive, however continually second-guessing herself has began to turn out to be an issue. She is about to begin taking some dangers, for higher or for worse.
Angell Conwell performs Veronica Yates, who carries herself with real confidence and is aware of how to make heads flip. Her real-estate enterprise has been doing effectively, leaving her in a wonderful place to be the advice-giver in her group of associates. Veronica encourages Layne to have a little enjoyable whereas she’s nonetheless younger.
Rasheda Crockett performs Tracey Davis, a fun-loving, social media influencer who needs to be Hollywood -level well-known. She is all the time up for a great time so long as she will be able to snap an Instagram picture within the course of. She’s constructed up fairly a following on-line however is secretly apprehensive that her time within the highlight is perhaps slipping away.
Chase Anthony performs Deon Lewis, a well-groomed and match, filled with swagger man, who might act comically frugal however is definitely a really profitable businessman. At work, nonetheless, his swagger is gone. He’s attempting to play the sport and transfer up on this planet at the same time as his co-workers appear to get the alternatives he deserves.
Tristen Winger performs Vince Carpenter, a cutie with an odd 90s throwback vogue sense. He’s a gifted, old style DJ who can not help however get annoyed with the youthful technology as they encroach on his sport. He is bought the chops to make it as a DJ, however his type is outdated, and he is having bother letting it go.
RECURRING GUEST CAST
Warren Burke performs Greg Washington, a conservatively dressed, and the final word play-it-safe type of man. He’s a profitable physician who loves Layne and treats her effectively, however would not precisely make sparks fly within the bed room. After a shock proposal, Greg affords Layne a while to consider it however hopes she’ll say sure.
Terrence T. Terrell performs Reggie Langford, a robust, tall, attractive and bearded man, who won’t be essentially the most romantic man on this planet, however he is charming and sultry, and has a humorousness about the truth that he is nice in mattress. After just a few nights with him, Layne sees Reggie as the right low-stakes, adventurous counter to her boring however secure relationship with Greg.
“BIGGER” was created by Felisha Marye and government produced by Will Packer and Devon Shepard who additionally served because the showrunner.
For extra details about “BIGGER” go to the community’s official web page at BET.com. Additionally, be a part of the dialog on all social platforms @BET and @BETPlus.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS
BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B), is the nation’s main supplier of high quality leisure, music, information and public affairs tv programming for the African-American viewers. The first BET channel is in almost 85 million households and will be seen in america, Canada, the Caribbean, the UK, sub-Saharan Africa and France. BET is the dominant African-American shopper model with a various group of enterprise extensions together with BET.com, a number one Web vacation spot for Black leisure, music, tradition, and information; BET HER (previously CENTRIC), a 24-hour leisure community concentrating on the African-American girl; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Dwelling Leisure; BET Stay, BET’s rising pageant enterprise; BET Cell, which offers ringtones, video games and video content material for wi-fi units; and BET Worldwide, which operates BET Networks across the globe.
ABOUT WILL PACKER MEDIA
Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind manufacturing and branded content material firm targeted on the New American Mainstream viewers. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Common Footage, the corporate produces episodic scripted and unscripted sequence throughout tv and digital platforms, compelling content material for model shoppers, and short-form digital content material for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s movies have earned greater than $1 billion, with ten openings at primary on the field workplace.
