Boomerang (American TV series) explained

Boomerang (American TV series) should not be confused with Boomerang (TV network).

Genre:Comedy
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:18
Runtime:30 minutes
Network:BET

Boomerang is an American comedy television series, serving as a sequel to the 1992 film of the same name. The series premiered on February 12, 2019, on BET.

On April 2, 2019, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 11, 2020.[1] In August 2021, co-producer Lena Waithe announced that the series would not return for a third season.[2]

Premise

Boomerang revolves around "a successful executive who finds that his lifestyle choices have turned back on him when his new boss turns out to be a bigger deviant than he is. It is described as an updated version that explores contemporary workplace dynamics, including the changing role of gender, office politics, relationships and the conflicts between Generation X and millennials."[3]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Season 2 (2020)

Production

Development

On April 11, 2018, it was announced that BET had given a series order to the production for a first season consisting of ten episodes. A writer and producing team had yet to be determined but the series was expected be produced by Paramount Television.[3] [4] [5] [6] On September 24, 2018, it was announced that Lena Waithe and Ben Cory Jones would write the series' pilot episode together and executive produce alongside Halle Berry and Rishi Rajani. Jones was also expected to serve as the showrunner for the series and Dime Davis was set to direct the pilot episode. Waithe's production company Hillman Grad Productions was also slated to be involved with the series.[7] On December 19, 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on February 12, 2019.[8]

Casting

In October 2018, it was announced that Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson, Leland Martin, and Lala Milan had been cast in series regular roles and that RJ Walker, Paula Newsome, Brittany Inge, Joey BadA$$, and Kimberly Hall would appear in a recurring capacity.[9] [10] [11]

Filming

Principal photography for the series took place from October to December 2018 in Georgia.[12] In October 2018, filming took place in the Buckhead area of Atlanta and in East Point.[12] In November 2018, the series was shooting in the Mechanicsville neighborhood of Atlanta and on Ponce de Leon Avenue near the Ponce City Market in Atlanta.[13] [14]

Release

Marketing

On January 6, 2019, the first trailer for the series was released.[15]

Premiere

On January 26, 2019, the series held a screening during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The event was followed by a panel discussion hosted by Macro Lodge and featuring executive producer Lena Waithe, showrunner Ben Cory Jones, and director Dime Davis.[16]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes season 1 has a score of 100% based on reviews from 12 critics.[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BET Networks Announces Second Season Pick Up for Series "Boomerang" and "American Soul". The Futon Critic. April 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: Mangum. Trey. 'Boomerang': Lena Waithe Confirms BET Series Won't Be Back After 2 Seasons. 2021-08-14. Shadow and Act. en.
  3. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. 'Boomerang' Reboot Among 3 Series Orders as BET Doubles Down on Scripted (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. April 11, 2018. en.
  4. Web site: Bennett. Jessica. Series Based on Eddie Murphy Classic, 'Boomerang' Coming to BET. Ebony. April 11, 2018.
  5. Web site: Roots. Kimberly. Boomerang: Eddie Murphy Movie Gets TV Series Adaptation at BET. TVLine. April 11, 2018. April 12, 2018. April 12, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145857/http://tvline.com/2018/04/11/boomerang-tv-series-order-bet-adaptation-eddie-murphy/. dead.
  6. Web site: Brown. Sierra. BET 'Boomerang' Reboot Will Show Modern Workplace Dynamics. Vibe. April 11, 2018.
  7. Web site: Patten. Dominic. Halle Berry & Lena Waithe Add Serious EP Spin To BET's 'Boomerang' Reboot. Deadline Hollywood. September 24, 2018.
  8. Web site: Goldberg. Lesley. The 19 Most-Anticipated New Scripted TV Shows of 2019. The Hollywood Reporter. December 19, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  9. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Boomerang': Tequan Richmond & Tetona Jackson Lead Series Regular Cast Of BET Reboot. Deadline Hollywood. October 3, 2018.
  10. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Boomerang': RJ Walker & Paula Newsome To Recur In BET Reboot. Deadline Hollywood. October 12, 2018.
  11. Web site: Petski. Denise. 'Boomerang': Brittany Inge, Joey BadA$$ & Kimberly Hall To Recur in BET Series. Deadline Hollywood. October 31, 2018.
  12. Web site: Ho. Rodney. BET shooting 'Boomerang' sequel TV series 26 years later in Atlanta. Atlanta Journal-Constitution. November 23, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  13. Web site: Johnson. CJ. Here's the list of movies being filmed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2019. AtlantaFi. November 29, 2018. March 1, 2019.
  14. Web site: Walljasper. Matt. What's filming in Atlanta now? Undercover Brother 2, Limited Partners, Watchmen, Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, and more. Atlanta. December 20, 2018. January 2, 2018.
  15. Web site: Pedersen. Erik. Haring. Bruce. 'Boomerang' First Look: BET Comedy From EPs Lena Waithe & Halle Berry. Deadline Hollywood. January 6, 2019.
  16. Web site: Scott. Sydney. BET Sets Up Bright Future For Primetime TV With 'Boomerang'. Essence. January 27, 2019. February 3, 2019.
  17. Web site: Boomerang. Rotten Tomatoes.

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