Forever (2025 TV series)
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| Based on | Forever… by Judy Blume |
| Showrunner | Mara Brock Akil |
| Directed by | Regina King |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Producer | Amy Libowski |
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| Network | Netflix |
Forever is an upcoming television series adaptation of the book of the same name by Judy Blume. It is set to be released on Netflix on 8 May 2025.
Premise
[edit]The series is set in 2018 Los Angeles as two young athletes become each other's first love.[1]
Cast and characters
[edit]- Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark
- Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards
- Xosha Roquemore as Shelly, Keisha's mother
- Marvin Lawrence Winans III as Jaden, Justin's younger brother
- Wood Harris as Eric, Justin's father
- Karen Pittman as Dawn, Justin's mother
- Barry Shabaka Henley as George, Keisha's grandfather
- Ali Gallo as Chloe, Keisha's best friend
- Niles Fitch as Darius, Justin's best friend
- Paigion Walker as Tiffany, Keisha's cousin
- E'myri Crutchfield as Tammy, Keisha's track rival
Production
[edit]In November 2022, Netflix announced that it had commissioned a television series adaptation of the book Forever… by Judy Blume, with Mara Brock Akil as showrunner and executive producer and Judy Blume, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Shana C. Waterman and Anthony Hemingway also as executive producers. King would also direct episodes.[2][3]
The cast is led by Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr and also includes Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Niles Fitch, Paigion Walker and E'myri Crutchfield.[4]
On 30 January 2025, first-look images from filming were released.[5]
Release
[edit]The series will be released on Netflix on 8 May 2025.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Perez, Lexy (4 March 2025). "From 'The Housemaid' to 'The Women in Cabin 10': Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2025". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (10 November 2022). "Judy Blume Novel 'Forever' Set As Netflix Series From Mara Brock Akil". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ Perez, Lexy (5 March 2025). "Netflix to Release Judy Blume Series Adaptation 'Forever' in May". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (30 January 2025). "'Forever' Teaser: Netflix Reimagines Judy Blume Novel About Losing Virginity With Black Cast". Variety. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ Esquibias, Liza (30 January 2025). "Judy Blume's Teen Romance Novel Forever Gets a Modern Twist in New Netflix Series: See the First Look!". People. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ Inman, Jessica (5 March 2025). "'Forever' photos: Netflix series reimagines Judy Blume novel". upi.com. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
