Single Black Female Explained

Director:Shari L. Carpenter
Country:United States
Language:English
Producer:Gingi Rochelle
Editor:David Impicciatore
Runtime:85 minutes

Single Black Female is a 2022 American thriller television film directed by Shari L. Carpenter and written by Sa'Rah L. Jones and Tessa Evelyn Scott. Starring Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin, and K. Michelle, it is inspired by the 1992 film Single White Female. The film was released on February 5, 2022, and was the most viewed Lifetime original film since (2021).

A sequel was released in 2024 called .

Plot

Monica, a Houston-based television host, is experiencing turmoil in her personal life when she is assigned an enthusiastic new assistant, Simone, who looks just like her.[1]

Cast

Production

On October 29, 2021, it was announced that Lifetime ordered Single Black Female written by Sa'Rah L. Jones and Tessa Evelyn Scott with director Shari L. Carpenter.[2] The film's story is inspired by the 1992 film Single White Female starring Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh.[5]

Amber Riley and Raven Goodwin were approached to star as co-leads in part because they are frequently mistaken for each other.[6] The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.[7]

Release

Single Black Female premiered on Lifetime on February 5, 2022.

The film was watched by 5.1 million viewers on-air and online and was the most-watched original movie of the year across all telecasts.[8]

Sequel

In 2024, a sequel was released called .[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cohen . Sam . 2022-02-07 . Raven Goodwin Discusses The Emotional Intensity Of Filming Single Black Female – Exclusive . 2022-02-27 . The List.
  2. Web site: del Rosario. Alexandra. 2021-10-19. Lifetime Greenlights 3 Original Thrillers, Casts Amber Riley, LeToya Luckett, Tatyana Ali & Raven Goodwin. 2022-02-06. Deadline Hollywood.
  3. News: Butler . Bethonie . Amber Riley and Raven Goodwin are ready for the Internet to lose it over 'Single Black Female' . February 5, 2022 . February 6, 2022 . Washington Post.
  4. Web site: Jones . Tashara . How Raven Goodwin, Amber Riley relate to their 'Single Black Female' characters . January 29, 2022 . February 6, 2022 . New York Post.
  5. Web site: EBONY Exclusive: Amber Riley Talks Lifetime's 'Single Black Female' . . February 5, 2022 . February 6, 2022.
  6. Web site: Wells. Veronica. 'Industry Twins' Raven Goodwin And Amber Riley Talk Villainy And Humanity Of 'Single Black Female'. February 5, 2022. 2022-02-08. Essence.
  7. Web site: Gokhale. Stuti . Where Was Lifetime's Single Black Female Filmed? Who is in the Cast? . February 5, 2022 . The Cinemaholic . April 2, 2022.
  8. "Single Black Female" Scores for Lifetime with Over 5.1 Million Total Viewers Across Linear and on Digital Platforms . . February 11, 2022 . February 27, 2022.
  9. Web site: "Single Black Female": Lifetime to Air Sequel to Movie Starring Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin, and K. Michael. Deadline. Lynette. Rice. January 30, 2024. April 12, 2024.

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