Martin Lawrence and the cast of the hit comedy show Martin will reunite in a BET+ reunion special. It will include Martin Lawrence (Martin), Tisha Campbell (Gina), Tichina Arnold (Pam), and Carl Anthony Payne (Cole). Thomas Mikal Ford, who played Martin’s best friend, Tommy, passed away in 2016 at 52.
The special comes 30 years after the show debuted on August 27, 1992, and lasted five seasons.
Lawrence reflected on what the show meant after all of these years.
“To be able to sit here 30 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.”
There plan to be some “surprise guests” BET+ hinted. During the show’s run were appearances by Tracy Morgan, Beverly Johnson (Ms. Trinadad), Kid ‘n Play, Tracy Morgan, Snoop Dogg, among others.
Let’s not forget all the characters Lawrence played, including one of the most beloved Sheneneh Jenkins. Hopefully, viewers will get to see how she has evolved in the three decades since she hilariously meddled in the affairs of Martin and Gina’s relationship and their friends.
The BET+ special will include interviews with the cast and original directors, behind-the-scenes commentary on the significance of the sitcom, and musical performances.
“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 his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment. For Jesse Collins Entertainment, Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon serve as executive producers along with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay who is also the showrunner.
The show is executive produced and directed by Stan Lathan. The special is written by Nile Evans as well as Bentley Kyle Evans, who also serves as a co-executive producer. Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Brittany Brazil is a producer.
Hosted by Affion Crockett, The BET+ reunion special will begin taping February 20 and the special will air later this year.
All five seasons of Martin are currently available to stream via BET+.
Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
