Tyler Perry is bringing another film to Netflix.
Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves are set to star in Perry’s upcoming project, Doing Life. Perry will also serve as a producer alongside Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland.
Following his success with The Six Triple Eight, Perry wrote, directed, and produced this new film. The movie centers on the unexpected bond between a single mother (Baker) and a former convict (Reeves).
Departing from Perry’s recent suspense thrillers, the film leans into a grounded, emotionally charged narrative following Anika (Naomi Baker), a single mother fighting to stay afloat, and a reformed ex-convict (Jay Reeves) possessing untapped potential.
As the two navigate their individual struggles, they form an improbable connection that becomes a lifeline for both. Supported by a cast that includes Tamberla Perry and Danielle Moné Truitt, Doing Life offers a poignant story about resilience and finding hope through adversity.
PERRY’S THRIVING PARTNERHSIP WITH NETFLIX
Perry’s partnership with Netflix has cemented him as one of the streaming giant’s most reliable hitmakers. It has evolved from individual project releases into a massive multi-year, multi-film creative deal.
Since initiating his relationship with the platform through titles like A Fall From Grace and A Madea Homecoming, Perry has consistently delivered top-performing content that drives massive viewership numbers worldwide. His success reached new heights with the historical drama The Six Triple Eight, which drew over 50 million views in its first month and claimed the spot as his most-watched Netflix film to date while simultaneously boosting interest in his broader catalog.
By pairing commercial draw with dynamic creative freedom, Perry’s output on Netflix continues to solidify his role as a dominant influence in modern digital media.
His list of films on the streamer includes A Jazzman’s Blues, Mea Culpa, The Six Triple Eight, Straw, Madea’s Destination Wedding, Ruth & Boaz, and the upcoming Why Did I Get Married Again?
Doing LIfe will be available to stream on Oct. 2.