Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black: Release date, Teaser, plot, cast, & Everything we know so far About the Drama

Beauty in Black, Tyler Perry's highly anticipated drama series, has just dropped its first teaser trailer. The trailer gives fans a glimpse into the captivating world of Kimmie and Mallory, two women whose lives couldn't be more different. 

This marks Perry's first-ever Netflix series, adding another powerhouse project to his growing partnership with the streaming giant. Known for delivering stories packed with tension, emotion, and unexpected twists, Perry is set to make a statement with this series.

The recently released teaser promises intense drama, fast cars, scandalous secrets, and emotional entanglements as the lives of these two women collide in ways no one could predict. Starring Snowfall's Taylor Polidore Williams and Acrimony's Crystle Stewart, the series introduces a new slate of strong Black leads alongside legendary actors, showcasing a thrilling mix of new talent and familiar faces. With Perry writing, directing, and producing, Beauty in Black is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

As the release draws closer, there's plenty to uncover about the cast, storylines, and surprises that await in Beauty in Black. From juicy plot twists to shocking revelations, this series is shaping up to be a must-watch. Stick around as we keep updating you with all the latest details and insights leading up to its premiere—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

Release date & Where to Watch

Beauty in Black will bring sex, scandal, and stars to Netflix when the first eight episodes of the 16-episode drama drop on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. While part one is coming soon, the release date for part two has yet to be announced.

Plot

Beauty in Black follows two women on vastly different paths. Kimmie, played by Taylor Polidore Williams, is struggling to get by after being kicked out by her mother. At the same time, Mallory, portrayed by Crystle Stewart, thrives as the head of her own business. As their lives unexpectedly intersect, the series explores how their fates become intertwined.

Cast

• Taylor Polidore Williams (Snowfall, Divorce in the Black) as Kimmie
• Crystle Stewart (Tyler Perry’s The Oval) as Mallory
• Amber Reign Smith (Bruh, The Oval) as Rain
• Ricco Ross as Horace
• Debbi Morgan as Olivia
• Richard Lawson (For Colored Girls, Divorce in the Black) as Norman
• Steven G. Norfleet (Ruthless) as Charles
• Julian Horton (Bruh) as Roy
• Terrell Carter (What’s Done in the Dark, Meet the Browns) as Varley
• Shannon Wallace as Calvin
• Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex
• Joy Rovaris as Gillian
• Charles Malik Whitfield (If Loving You is Wrong) as Jules
• Tamera “Tee” Kissen as Body
• Ursula O. Robinson as Delinda
• Ashley Versher as Lena
• George Middlebrook as Officer Trackson
• Xavier Smalls (Madea’s Destination Wedding) as Angel

Official Teaser

In the first teaser for Beauty in Black, Taylor Polidore Williams plays Kimmie, struggling to make ends meet while staying in a rundown motel and working at a gentlemen's club. Meanwhile, Crystle Stewart stars as Mallory, a successful beauty brand owner. True to Tyler Perry's style, the show teases plenty of drama with sex, scandal, slaps, and even a hit-and-run.

Filming

Beauty in Black was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11, 2024, to April 25, 2024.

Behind the Scenes

Tyler Perry is the writer, director, and executive producer behind the upcoming Netflix drama Beauty in Black. Perry’s production company, Tyler Perry Studios, produces the series, with Angi Bones and Tony Strickland also on board as producers. 

In addition to Beauty in Black, Perry is also working on another Netflix project, Six Triple Eight, a film about the first and only all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit stationed overseas during World War II.