Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Explained

Genre:Comedy
Creator:Tyler Perry
Starring:
Composer:Elvin Ross
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:72
Executive Producer:
  • Tyler Perry
Producer:
  • Mark E. Swinton
  • Will Areu
Cinematography:Terrence Burke
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:22–23 minutes
Company:
Network:Nickelodeon
Last Aired:present

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright, and Carl Anthony Payne, II.

Premise

Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Notable guest stars

Production

On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.[2] [3] On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.[4] Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.[5] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, previously Young Dylan, would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.[6] [7]

On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,[8] which premiered on June 12, 2021.[9] On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes,[10] which premiered on June 19, 2022.

On July 3, 2024, the series was renewed for a 13-episode fifth season. Filming is set to commence on July 8, 2024.[11]

Episodes

Season 4 (2023–24)

Reception

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRefs
2021Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV StarDylan Gilmer[12]
2022Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV Star (Kids)Young Dylan[13]
2023Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Male TV Star (Kids)Young Dylan[14]

Notes and References

  1. Nickelodeon. Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. 1. 2. Street Smart. March 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: Tyler Perry & Nickelodeon Team on Live-Action Series Starring 10-Year-Old Rapper Young Dylan. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. October 2, 2019. February 19, 2020. January 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200125032019/https://deadline.com/2019/10/tyler-perry-nickelodeon-live-action-series-starring-10-year-old-rapper-young-dylan-gilmer-1202750118/. live.
  3. Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry Studios Partner to Produce Brand-New Kids and Family Series Starring Young Dylan. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. October 2, 2019. February 19, 2020.
  4. Web site: Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Nickelodeon Series Sets Cast. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. January 23, 2020. February 19, 2020. April 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200406154024/https://deadline.com/2020/01/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-nickelodeon-live-action-series-cast-1202838493/. live.
  5. Web site: Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Cast Includes Some of Hollywood's Newest Rising Stars. BET. Alexis Reese. March 8, 2020. March 10, 2020. March 8, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200308193107/https://www.bet.com/celebrities/exclusives/tyler-perry_s-_young-dylan-cast-includes-hollywoods-new-rising-s.html. live.
  6. Web site: The Astronauts, Live-Action Loud House Movie, Big Nate Series, Henry Danger Spinoff on Nick's Slate. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. February 19, 2020. February 19, 2020. February 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200219191756/https://deadline.com/2020/02/nickelodeon-the-astronauts-loud-house-movie-big-nate-danger-force-spongebob-slate-1202862754/. live.
  7. Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. February 19, 2020. February 19, 2020.
  8. Web site: Danger Force, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed by Nickelodeon; Side Hustles Season Expanded. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. March 18, 2021. March 18, 2021. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210318203057/https://deadline.com/2021/03/danger-force-tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-nickelodeon-side-hustle-1234716800/. live.
  9. Nickelodeon's Danger Force and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Return with New Episodes Beginning Saturday, June 12, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT). Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. May 21, 2021. May 21, 2021.
  10. Web site: Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 3 by Nickelodeon. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie Andreeva. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111225236/https://deadline.com/2021/11/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-season-3-nickelodeon-1234872480/. live.
  11. Web site: Shanfeld . Ethan . July 3, 2024 . Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 5 at Nickelodeon (EXCLUSIVE) . July 4, 2024 . Variety.
  12. Justin Bieber, Stranger Things, and Ariana Grande top 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees. Entertainment Weekly. Lauren Huff. February 2, 2021. January 31, 2023.
  13. Web site: Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Set; Miranda Cosgrove & Rob Gronkowski To Host Show. Erik Pedersen. Deadline Hollywood. March 9, 2022. January 31, 2023. March 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220309174404/https://deadline.com/2022/03/kids-choice-awards-2022-nominations-hosts-miranda-cosgrove-rob-gronkowski-1234974061/. live.
  14. Web site: Nate Burleson & Charli D'Amelio To Host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards; Stranger Things Leads 2023 Nominations — Full List. Deadline Hollywood. Denise Petski. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219221749/https://deadline.com/2023/01/nate-burleson-charli-damelio-host-nickelodeons-kids-choice-awards-stranger-things-leads-2023-nominations-full-list-1235244799/. live.

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