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'Tyler Perry's She the People' Trailer: Terri J Vaughn Stars as Politician In Tyler's First Netflix Comedy Series

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Tyler Perry is set to release his first Netflix comedy series titled 'Tyler Perry’s She the People', starring Terri J Vaughn as the main character, Antoinette Dunkerson, a Lieutenant Governor candidate. The series, which Perry co-created, wrote, directed, and produced, explores Dunkerson's journey as she navigates her new political role under the scrutiny of a sexist governor, while managing her family's public image. The show is part of Perry's ongoing multi-year partnership with Netflix, following the release of 'Beauty in Black'. 'She the People' will be released in two parts, with the first part debuting on May 22nd and the second on August 14th. The cast also includes Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton, and follows the renewal of two other Tyler Perry shows earlier this year.

'Tyler Perry's She the People' Trailer: Terri J Vaughn Stars as Politician In Tyler's First Netflix Comedy Series

Tyler Perry's new comedy series 'Tyler Perry's She the People' will premiere on Netflix, marking his first comedic venture with the platform.

The series stars Terri J Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, who navigates the challenges of being a Lieutenant Governor candidate under a challenging governor.

The show is part of Perry's multi-year, first-look deal with Netflix, coming after the drama 'Beauty in Black'.

The narrative focuses on Dunkerson's professional and personal battles, including dealing with a sexist governor and the public spotlight on her family.

Part one of 'She the People' will be available on May 22nd, with part two following on August 14th, featuring a supporting cast of Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton.

The release of this series follows the renewal of two other Tyler Perry shows earlier in the year, highlighting Perry's active and ongoing projects with Netflix.

'Tyler Perry's She the People' Trailer: Terri J Vaughn Stars as Politician In Tyler's First Netflix Comedy Series

Tyler Perry‘s first ever Netflix comedy series Tyler Perry’s She the People is coming soon and the trailer just dropped!

The prolific filmmaker co-created, wrote, directed and produced the new series, which stars Terri J Vaughn in the lead role.

This is also the second series under Tyler‘s multi-year, first-look partnership with the streamer, following the drama Beauty in Black, which premiered part one in October.

Keep reading to find out more…

Here’s a synopsis: Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson (Vaughn) runs a successful campaign and now must figure out how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor while attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.

Also starring are Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks and Jo Marie Payton.

Part one of Tyler Perry’s She the People will debut on May 22nd, and part two will premiere on August 14th!

If you missed it, two Tyler Perry shows got renewed earlier this year.

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