Overview
- Paramount+ announced Wednesday that The Varnell Hill Show will launch Sept. 1 with two episodes and then release one new half-hour episode each Tuesday through Oct. 13 for a total of eight episodes.
- The show stars Tommy Davidson reprising Varnell Hill and follows him behind the scenes of a fictional late-night talk show as he fights to stay relevant amid pressure from network executives and a chaotic writers’ room.
- The ensemble cast includes Kym Whitley, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Nick Cafero, Emmanuel Hudson and Chris Williams, with guest turns by Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Damon Wayans, Mike Epps, Omarion and special appearances by Martin Lawrence.
- Bentley Kyle Evans serves as showrunner, writer, director and executive producer, and the series is produced in association with BET Studios, Harvest Studios, Jesse Collins Entertainment and Runteldat Entertainment.
- The series builds on a 2022 Martin reunion and its move from BET+ to Paramount+ highlights streaming slate consolidation and could broaden the show’s reach and the market for legacy-driven revivals.