MARTIN LAWRENCE AND ‘MARTIN’ CAST REUNITE ON SET AFTER 30 YEARS
Martin Lawrence and the surviving cast of his hit comedy series Martin reunited for a celebration 30 years later. The BET+ reunion special was hosted by Affion Crockett. The taping took place on February 20, and the special will air later this year.
“To be able to sit here thirty years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing,” Lawrence said. “I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special.”
Martin defined an era of Black culture, from fashion to slang. The hit series also showed the strong bond between three Black men and the hilarious marriage of Martin and Gina.
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET.
“Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so excited to honor a series that put Black culture front and center on our platform that embraces Black culture every day.”
The reunion is executive produced by Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor, and Stacy Lyles through Martin’s company Run Tel Dat Entertainment. For Jesse Collins Entertainment, Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon served as executive producers.
“Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” said Scott Mills, CEO of BET.
“Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we’re so excited to honor a series that put Black culture front and center on our platform that embraces Black culture every day.”
All five seasons of Martin are currently available to stream via BET+.
