Exclusive: BET+ has renewed its popular music-driven drama series Kingdom Business for a second season. Production is underway in Atlanta on the series executive produced by DeVon Franklin (Miracles From Heaven), Holly Carter (The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel), multi-Grammy-award-winner Kirk Franklin and Michael Van Dyck.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, Kingdom Business explores the gospel music industry through the lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music.
Yolanda Adams returns to lead the series as the reigning “Queen of Gospel” Denita Jordan and Serayah as Rbel, a talented up-and-coming gospel star with a troubled past who threatens Denita’s crown.
Yolanda Adams and Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Joining as recurring guest stars for Season 2 are Loretta Devine and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Denita Jordan’s parents, “Darlene” and “Jeremiah”. Musical guests this season include Grammy and Billboard Award winners Tasha Cobbs Leonard and...
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, Kingdom Business explores the gospel music industry through the lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music.
Yolanda Adams returns to lead the series as the reigning “Queen of Gospel” Denita Jordan and Serayah as Rbel, a talented up-and-coming gospel star with a troubled past who threatens Denita’s crown.
Yolanda Adams and Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Joining as recurring guest stars for Season 2 are Loretta Devine and Louis Gossett, Jr. as Denita Jordan’s parents, “Darlene” and “Jeremiah”. Musical guests this season include Grammy and Billboard Award winners Tasha Cobbs Leonard and...
- 2/2/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Yolanda Adams is about to slay our entire existence!
The Queen of Gospel and renaissance woman will show off more of her God-given talent when she stars in the BET+ soapy drama Kingdom Business.
The eight-episode original series will hit the streaming network on May 19, and based on the trailer; it's going to be a delicious binge.
Kingdom Business gives off Empire meets P-Valley with a touch of the late OWN hit Greenleaf, and we say that in the best possible way.
In fact, Adam's co-lead is none other than Empire star Serayah, and with these two women at the helm, we're guaranteed incredible performances and powerhouse singing that will give us chills.
Reigning Gospel queen Adams' will play a similarly titled character when she steps into the heels of Denita Jordan, the Queen of Gospel music, First Lady of First Kingdom Church, and the Hbic of Kingdom Records in a thriving Atlanta.
The Queen of Gospel and renaissance woman will show off more of her God-given talent when she stars in the BET+ soapy drama Kingdom Business.
The eight-episode original series will hit the streaming network on May 19, and based on the trailer; it's going to be a delicious binge.
Kingdom Business gives off Empire meets P-Valley with a touch of the late OWN hit Greenleaf, and we say that in the best possible way.
In fact, Adam's co-lead is none other than Empire star Serayah, and with these two women at the helm, we're guaranteed incredible performances and powerhouse singing that will give us chills.
Reigning Gospel queen Adams' will play a similarly titled character when she steps into the heels of Denita Jordan, the Queen of Gospel music, First Lady of First Kingdom Church, and the Hbic of Kingdom Records in a thriving Atlanta.
- 4/29/2022
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Yolanda Adams and Serayah have been tapped to star in Kingdom Business, a music-driven drama executive produced by DeVon Franklin (Miracles From Heaven), Holly Carter (The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel), multi-Grammy-award-winner Kirk Franklin and Michael Van Dyck.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, co-creators of Mr. & Mrs. Smith the series, the eight-episode Kingdom Business explores the gospel music industry through the lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music.
The series will be led by Adams as the reigning “Queen of Gospel” Denita Jordan and Serayah as Rbel, a talented up-and-coming gospel star with a troubled past who threatens Denita’s crown. In addition to their leading roles, both Adams and Serayah will be featured in musical performances.
Michael Jai White also stars as Julius “Caesar” Jones, a powerful producer and Denita’s former collaborator turned rival; Michael Beach as Calvin Jordan,...
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, co-creators of Mr. & Mrs. Smith the series, the eight-episode Kingdom Business explores the gospel music industry through the lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music.
The series will be led by Adams as the reigning “Queen of Gospel” Denita Jordan and Serayah as Rbel, a talented up-and-coming gospel star with a troubled past who threatens Denita’s crown. In addition to their leading roles, both Adams and Serayah will be featured in musical performances.
Michael Jai White also stars as Julius “Caesar” Jones, a powerful producer and Denita’s former collaborator turned rival; Michael Beach as Calvin Jordan,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BET+ has given a series order to Kingdom Business, a music-driven drama executive produced by DeVon Franklin (Miracles From Heaven), Holly Carter (The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel), multi-Grammy-award-winner Kirk Franklin and Michael Van Dyck. The eight-episode series explores the gospel music industry through the lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, co-creators of Mr. & Mrs. Smith the series, Kingdom Business is centered around the reigning Queen of Gospel Denita Jordan, and her ex-producer/songwriter/lover, Caesar, who created her sound and launched her career. Denita, who also runs an in-house record label and megachurch, is determined to guard her family and its many secrets at all costs to retain her place on the throne. Things seem to be unfolding in Denita’s favor until an unsuspecting young woman on the rise with a checkered past enters the scene.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, co-creators of Mr. & Mrs. Smith the series, Kingdom Business is centered around the reigning Queen of Gospel Denita Jordan, and her ex-producer/songwriter/lover, Caesar, who created her sound and launched her career. Denita, who also runs an in-house record label and megachurch, is determined to guard her family and its many secrets at all costs to retain her place on the throne. Things seem to be unfolding in Denita’s favor until an unsuspecting young woman on the rise with a checkered past enters the scene.
- 8/23/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lewis Colick (Flamin’ Hot) has signed on to script a feature adaptation of No Grey Areas for 413 Productions and The Entertainment and Education Company.
Joseph N. Gagliano’s critically acclaimed novel is based on his own remarkable true-life story, which is also the subject of a Netflix doc, slated to debut later this year.
At the age of twenty-four, Joe was the mastermind behind the Asu basketball point-shaving scandal; one of the largest scandals in sports history involving the FBI, DOJ, organized crime, and the loss of several promising professional sports careers. His story was widely covered by the nation’s media as a suspenseful journey filled with tension, heartache, betrayal, consequences, and eventually redemption.
Eric Hannah and Jodi Hannah will produce the film, with Gagliano on board as exec producer. The team has already secured all capital necessary to finance the pic, which will be shot next year.
Joseph N. Gagliano’s critically acclaimed novel is based on his own remarkable true-life story, which is also the subject of a Netflix doc, slated to debut later this year.
At the age of twenty-four, Joe was the mastermind behind the Asu basketball point-shaving scandal; one of the largest scandals in sports history involving the FBI, DOJ, organized crime, and the loss of several promising professional sports careers. His story was widely covered by the nation’s media as a suspenseful journey filled with tension, heartache, betrayal, consequences, and eventually redemption.
Eric Hannah and Jodi Hannah will produce the film, with Gagliano on board as exec producer. The team has already secured all capital necessary to finance the pic, which will be shot next year.
- 7/14/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
NBA star Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media has promoted Jenelle Lindsay to executive vice president for film and television and added documentary filmmaker Brian Tetsuro Ivie as a creative producer for film and TV for the production company.
Unanimous Media was founded by Curry and Erick Peyton and focuses on film, TV and digital content that elevates diverse voices.
Lindsay joined Curry and Peyton in July 2018 as their first hire at Unanimous. She began her career writing for television before joining Endemol USA, where she came in as VP of development. Lindsay then joined Katalyst Media and Sony Pictures Television where she served as senior vice president of development. She has over 22 years of production, development and storytelling experience.
As creative producer, Ivie will oversee a slate of film, television and documentary projects, along with developing several of his own in-house. Ivie will also head Unanimous’ faith-based vertical in collaboration with Lindsay,...
Unanimous Media was founded by Curry and Erick Peyton and focuses on film, TV and digital content that elevates diverse voices.
Lindsay joined Curry and Peyton in July 2018 as their first hire at Unanimous. She began her career writing for television before joining Endemol USA, where she came in as VP of development. Lindsay then joined Katalyst Media and Sony Pictures Television where she served as senior vice president of development. She has over 22 years of production, development and storytelling experience.
As creative producer, Ivie will oversee a slate of film, television and documentary projects, along with developing several of his own in-house. Ivie will also head Unanimous’ faith-based vertical in collaboration with Lindsay,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
NBA champion Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton’s Unanimous Media has upped creative executive Jenelle Lindsay to Film and Television EVP and tapped documentary filmmaker Brian Tetsuro Ivie as Creative Producer for Film and Television.
Lindsay was the first hire for Unanimous Media in July 2018. She began her career writing for television before joining Endemol USA where she came in as VP of Development. Lindsay then joined Katalyst Media and Sony Pictures Television where she served as SVP of Development. With over 22 years of production, development and storytelling experience she has been instrumental in building the Unanimous development slate.
As creative producer, Ivie will oversee a slate of film, television and documentary projects, along with developing several of his own in-house. He will also be heading the faith vertical for Unanimous in collaboration with Lindsay, Peyton and Curry. Unanimous already found early box office success with its film Breakthrough ($50.4M...
Lindsay was the first hire for Unanimous Media in July 2018. She began her career writing for television before joining Endemol USA where she came in as VP of Development. Lindsay then joined Katalyst Media and Sony Pictures Television where she served as SVP of Development. With over 22 years of production, development and storytelling experience she has been instrumental in building the Unanimous development slate.
As creative producer, Ivie will oversee a slate of film, television and documentary projects, along with developing several of his own in-house. He will also be heading the faith vertical for Unanimous in collaboration with Lindsay, Peyton and Curry. Unanimous already found early box office success with its film Breakthrough ($50.4M...
- 3/16/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: NBC has put in development Kingdom Business, a gospel music industry drama produced by DeVon Franklin’s Franklin Entertainment, Holly Carter’s Relevé Entertainment, Kirk Franklin and Fo Yo Soul Entertainment, Michael Van Dyck’s Inspired Entertainment and Universal TV, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, Kingdom Business is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the gospel music industry and all of the conflict and secrets that come with money, fame and success.
Sakmar and Lenhart executive produce with DeVon Franklin, Carter, Kirk Franklin and Van Dyck. Universal TV is the studio.
Sakmar and Lenhart created mid-’90s TV series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which aired for one season on CBS. The writing-producing duo served as consulting producers on Reign and Make It Or Break It, and co-executive producers on The Glades and Signed, Sealed & Delivered, among other credits.
Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, Kingdom Business is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the gospel music industry and all of the conflict and secrets that come with money, fame and success.
Sakmar and Lenhart executive produce with DeVon Franklin, Carter, Kirk Franklin and Van Dyck. Universal TV is the studio.
Sakmar and Lenhart created mid-’90s TV series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, which aired for one season on CBS. The writing-producing duo served as consulting producers on Reign and Make It Or Break It, and co-executive producers on The Glades and Signed, Sealed & Delivered, among other credits.
- 12/2/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony is taking us to church with an upcoming biopic about multi-platinum gospel singer Kirk Franklin. The film, currently untitled, is being produced by former Sony exec DeVon Franklin via his Franklin Entertainment banner, while Franklin will serve as an executive producer through his label Fo Yo Soul Entertainment.
Brian Ivie (The Drop Box) has been tapped to write the film which will follow 14-time Grammy-winning artist from his humble beginning through his meteoric rise to fame as he changes the face of gospel music and battles his demons in the process.
Franklin, often dubbed as the king of gospel music, released his first album in 1993 called Kirk Franklin & The Family, which went platinum with over 1 million copies sold, the first gospel album to do so, and charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart for 42 weeks. He’s also behind such hits as “Looking for You”, “Revolution,...
Brian Ivie (The Drop Box) has been tapped to write the film which will follow 14-time Grammy-winning artist from his humble beginning through his meteoric rise to fame as he changes the face of gospel music and battles his demons in the process.
Franklin, often dubbed as the king of gospel music, released his first album in 1993 called Kirk Franklin & The Family, which went platinum with over 1 million copies sold, the first gospel album to do so, and charted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart for 42 weeks. He’s also behind such hits as “Looking for You”, “Revolution,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
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