BMF (TV series) explained

Genre:Crime drama
Creator:Randy Huggins
Opentheme:"Wish Me Luck" by 50 Cent and Charlie Wilson
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:28
Runtime:52 minutes
Network:Starz
Last Aired:present

BMF (or Black Mafia Family) is an American crime drama television series created by Randy Huggins, which follows the Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking and money laundering organization. The series premiered on September 26, 2021, on Starz. After the series premiere, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on January 6, 2023. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on March 1, 2024. On February 29, 2024, ahead of the third season premiere, the series was renewed for a fourth season.[1]

Plot

BMF is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the history of America. Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory's charismatic leadership, Terry "Southwest T" Flenory's business acumen and the fraternal partnership's vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip hop would render the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, betrayal, and thug-capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Cameo appearances

Episodes

Season 3 (2024)

Production

Development

In July 2019, it was announced Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson had begun developing a television series revolving around Black Mafia Family, which he would executive produce for Starz.[4] In April 2020, Starz greenlit the series. Production companies are slated to consist of Lionsgate Television and G-Unit Films and Television Inc.[5] On September 30, 2021, Starz renewed the series for a second season only 4 days after the series' premiere.[6] The second season premiered on January 6, 2023.[7] On January 18, 2023, Starz renewed the series for a third season which premiered on March 1, 2024.[8]

Casting

In December 2020, Russell Hornsby and Steve Harris joined the cast of the series, with Kash Doll set to star in a recurring role.[9] In January 2021, Demetrius Flenory Jr., Da'Vinchi, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa and Myles Truitt joined the cast in starring roles.[10] [11] In March 2021, Snoop Dogg, La La Anthony and Serayah joined the cast in recurring role.[12] In September 2021, Sean Michael Gloria was cast in a recurring role.[13] In March 2022, La La Anthony had been promoted to series regular while Kelly Hu was cast as a new series regular and Christine Horn and Leslie Jones joined the cast in a recurring role for the second season.[14] [15] In February 2023, 2 Chainz and Ne-Yo were cast in recurring roles for the third season.[16] [17]

Filming

Principal photography began in January 2021 with filming done in Atlanta and Detroit.[18]

During production of season 3 in June 2023, producer Ian Woolf was suspended by Lionsgate following an incident involving Woolf threatening to run over striking writers who were picketing outside of BMF's production facility. Woolf allegedly admitted to trying to scare the writers after first claiming he did not see them, and was unsuccessful in allegedly pleading with Teamsters to cross the picket line.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . 2024-02-29 . 'BMF' Renewed For Fourth Season Ahead Of Season 3 Premiere . 2024-02-29 . Deadline . en-US.
  2. Web site: Clay . Karlton . Actor Jason C. Louder talks Black Lightning, Wu-Tang, and new season of BMF . Yahoo News . 23 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Mason Douglas Actor . 2024-05-11 . IMDb . en-US.
  4. Web site: White . Peter . July 26, 2019 . Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson Reveals Black Mafia Family Drug Trafficking Drama Will Be Next Project At Starz – TCA . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  5. Web site: Day-Ramos . Dino . April 6, 2020 . 'Black Mafia Family' Drama Series From 50 Cent Greenlighted By Starz . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  6. Web site: Caruso . Nick . September 30, 2021 . BMF Renewed for Season 2 at Starz . September 30, 2021 . TVLine.
  7. Web site: Cordero . Rosy . November 25, 2022 . 'BMF': Starz Sets Season 2 Premiere Date . November 25, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  8. Web site: BMF Renewed for Season 3 at Starz. TVLine. Ryan. Schwartz. January 18, 2023. January 18, 2023.
  9. Web site: Petski . Denise . December 17, 2020 . 'Black Mafia Family': Russell Hornsby, Steve Harris, Kash Doll Join Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Series On Starz . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  10. Web site: Petski . Denise . January 13, 2021 . 'Black Mafia Family': Demetrius "Lil Meech" Flenory Jr. & Da'Vinchi To Star In Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Series On Starz; Tasha Smith To Direct . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  11. Web site: Petski . Denise . January 15, 2021 . 'Black Mafia Family': Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa & Myles Truitt Join Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's Series On Starz . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  12. Web site: Patten . Dominic . March 11, 2021 . 50 Cent's 'Black Mafia Family' Adds Snoop Dogg, La La Anthony & Serayah To Starz Drama . May 15, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood.
  13. Web site: Petski . Denise . September 24, 2021 . The Walking Dead: World Beyond' Casts Wes Jetton; Sean Michael Gloria Joins 'BMF' . February 7, 2022 . Deadline.
  14. Web site: Petski . Denise . March 11, 2022 . 'BMF': La La Anthony Upped To Series Regular, Kelly Hu, Christine Horn Also Cast In Starz Series . March 11, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  15. Web site: Petski . Denise . March 17, 2022 . 'BMF': Leslie Jones Joins Season 2 Cast Of Starz Series . March 17, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
  16. Web site: 'BMF' Adds 2 Chainz & Ne-Yo To Season 3. Deadline Hollywood. Rosy. Cordero. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023.
  17. Web site: Gelman . Vlada . August 30, 2023 . TVLine Items: BMF Season 3 Premiere, Inside the NFL Host and More . August 31, 2023 . TVLine . en-US.
  18. News: January 19, 2021 . 50 Cent's 'Black Mafia Family' Begins Filming With Tasha Smith Directing . Ice Cream Convos . May 15, 2021.
  19. Web site: BMF Producer Suspended by Studio After Incident With Striking Writers . Mitovich . Matt Webb . June 9, 2023 . TVLine . June 9, 2023.

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