Martin Lawrence is bringing a treat to his fans.
After the reunion of the original cast of the 90s sitcom “Martin” at this year’s Emmy Awards, it has been announced that the show is set to make a comeback but as a prequel called “Young Martin.”
The hourlong drama series will be produced by Lawrence’s production company, RunTelDat, and Marvin Peart’s WonderHill Studios. Deadline.com says that the show will tell the story of Martin Payne during his teenage years as he transitions from youth to adulthood. This show will also pay homage to the original series which ran from 1992-1997.
Young Martin is set in modern-day Detroit. Viewers will see different family and friendship dynamics as well as the character overcoming obstacles, dealing with emotional situations, and carving his way on the path to success.
WonderHill CEO Marvin Peart said. “Out of all the hit shows during the 90’s, there was only one Martin — a show that defined culture and positivity. Martin reflected a real group of friends from our community that wound up on TV screens all over the world.”
He continued, “I respected and revered Martin Lawrence for creating Martin Payne and what he did for African Americans on television in front and behind the camera. In many ways, he influenced my path in the entertainment industry and it’s an honor to partner with Martin and his younger self and share him with the next generation of fans.”
During the show’s five-season run, it won multiple awards including People’s Choice and NAACP Image Awards. In 2022, the cast reunited for the show’s 30th anniversary and had special performances by Snoop Dogg and Brian McKnight.
This news comes after, Lawrence made his way back to the big screen in Bad Boys: Ride or Die, alongside Will Smith.