Perry’s latest film follows the bond between a single mother and a reformed ex-con.
Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves are bringing an all-new Tyler Perry story to life. Fresh off of his historical hit The Six Triple Eight, the multi-hyphenate has lined up his next project, Doing Life. The film –– written, directed, and produced by Perry –– follows a single mother and an ex-convict (Baker and Reeves, respectively) who form an unlikely connection.
Read on for more information about Doing Life.
What is Doing Life about?
Doing Life is a gritty and gripping urban drama that explores the life of a single mother fighting for survival and a reformed ex-con with untapped talents who forge an unexpected bond.
Perry wrote and directed Doing Life, and also serves as a producer alongside Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland.
Who’s in the cast of Doing Life?
The cast of Doing Life includes:
- Naomi Baker (All American: Homecoming)
- Jay Reeves (The Six Triple Eight)
- Tamberla Perry (Brilliant Minds, They Cloned Tyrone)
- Karen Obilom (Games People Play, Doom Patrol)
- Jasmine Sargent (Dynasty, The Day Ones)
- Danielle Moné Truitt (Law & Order: Organized Crime, Rebel)
When will Doing Life be on Netflix?
There’s no word yet on a release date for Doing Life, but stay tuned for more information.
Are there any other Tyler Perry movies on Netflix?
Yes! Doing Life will be the eighth film Perry has made with Netflix, following A Fall from Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, Mea Culpa, The Six Triple Eight, the upcoming Straw, and the upcoming Madea’s Destination Wedding.
That’s not even mentioning his television shows Beauty in Blackand the upcoming She the People, or his supporting performance in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up. Does this man ever sleep?