The Hit Drama Series Stars Gabrielle Union
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
BET taps a new producing powerhouse led by Executive Producer Will
Packer and Showrunner Erica Shelton Kodish to run the critically
acclaimed series "BEING
MARY JANE." Will Packer will serve as Executive Producer
and Erica Shelton Kodish will be the Showrunner, Executive Producer and
Writer. Packer and Shelton Kodish join Gabrielle Union, Mara Brock Akil
and Salim Akil as Executive Producers and Co-Executive Producer Jeff
Morrone. The series was created by Mara Brock Akil. BET, Will Packer
Productions and Akil Productions will produce the fourth season of the
series. Korin D. Huggins, Head of Television for Will Packer
Productions, will oversee on behalf of Will Packer Productions.
Production on the new season is set to begin in Atlanta, GA later this
year.
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"'Being Mary Jane' is full of characters and stories about which BET
viewers are passionate. We knew it would take special talent to further
this very important mission and we're lucky to have found them in this
dynamic duo," says Stephen Hill, President of Programming, BET Networks.
"Will's a master producer and storyteller and Erica is a dynamic writer
whose experience in developing complex, multidimensional women makes her
the ideal scribe to continue Mary Jane's journey. We look forward to
sharing this next chapter of the series with our audience."
Packer, whose television credits include Executive Producer of the
upcoming "Roots" miniseries and comedy series "Uncle Buck," has produced
eight number one films - Ride Along 2, No Good Deed, Ride Along,
Think Like A Man Too, Think Like A Man, Takers, Obsessed and Stomp
The Yard. He was also an executive producer on the mega-hit Straight
Outta Compton. "It's an amazing time to be involved in producing
great television and this is the rare opportunity to work with Gab, who
I think is one of the best actresses doing it today, whom I also
consider family. BET is a tremendous partner and Erica has the perfect
skill set to handle a show of this magnitude," says Packer. He is
represented by Creative Artists Agency and Ziffren Brittenham.
Erica Shelton Kodish recently wrapped the final season of "The Good
Wife" as co-executive producer. Her previous producing credits include
"Covert Affairs," "Hawthorne," and "Cold Case." "I'm honored to have an
opportunity to partner with Will Packer, Gabrielle Union, and BET to
create stories for ‘Being Mary Jane'," says Erica Shelton Kodish. "Mara
Brock Akil has created a show that has a unique ability to address
issues relevant to black women and I'm thrilled to be in a position to
tell those stories." Shelton Kodish is represented by Creative Artists
Agency, Helena Heyman at Industry Entertainment, and attorney Bruce
Gellman.
"Jeff Morrone and I could not be any more thrilled to be once again
teaming up with Packer, who continues to deliver us home runs," says
Union. "Erica is the dream choice and we could not be more excited to
start work on the upcoming season." Union is represented by Creative
Artists Agency and Primary Wave.
"BEING
MARY JANE" - Hailed as "spicy and explosive" by
Essence Magazine and given an "A-" by Entertainment Weekly, "BEING MARY
JANE" is a game changing smash hit drama. The third season earned a 2016
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in A Drama Series, and
Gabrielle Union's critically acclaimed performance has shattered the
Internet with non-stop chatter about Mary Jane's unbreakable spirit in
the face of tragedy, extortion, and intimate relationships. Gabrielle
Union returns for what promises to be an explosive Season 4 of the
breakout original drama series. This never-predictable, always-engaging,
one-hour drama delivers gasp-worthy realness every week. See what life
and love have in store for Mary Jane in the tantalizing new season of
"BEING MARY JANE."
For the latest news on "BEING
MARY JANE," visit the official pages at BET.com/shows/beingmary-jane.html.
Viewers can also find series updates on Facebook by liking the fan pages
at Facebook: Facebook.com/BeingMaryJane. Also, join the
conversation about the shows on Twitter by using hashtags: #BeingMaryJane;
follow the show for all updates & special surprises: @BeingMaryJane.
For more information and to download assets for the series, please visit BETPressroom.com.
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