Today, out of Next on Netflix the official teaser for FOREVER was released – FOREVER is Mara Brock Akil’s reimagining of Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, as an epic Black romance story set in the heart of Los Angeles. Coming to Netflix in 2025.
Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever, is being reimagined for a new generation by Mara Brock Akil. Itâs an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through theawkward journey of being each otherâs firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018. Premiering on Netflix this year.
SHOWRUNNER/CREATOR/EP: Mara Brock Akil
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Mara Brock Akil, Judy Blume, Susie Fitzgerald, Erika Harrison, Sara White, Regina King, Reina King, Shana C. Waterman and Anthony Hemingway
KEY CAST: Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Winans III, Niles Fitch, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, Xavier Mills, Eâmyri Crutchfield
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