Twenties was created and written by Waithe when she was in her early 20s. It was originally developed at TBS as a pilot, but after it passed it found a new home at Viacom’s BET. 

“BET Networks is thrilled to partner once again with the creative visionary Lena Waithe on both Boomerang and Twenties as she is without a doubt a leading relevant voice of our generation and a disruptor in her own right,” said Connie Orlando, head of Programming, BET Networks. “BET is committed to the elevation of inclusive and authentic storytelling that viewers continue to expect from the brand.”

The eight-episode half-hour series follows the adventures of a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking ‘ish’ and chasing their dreams.

“Twenties has been a project I’ve been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. I think a lot of people were interested, but didn’t see the vision. I’m so grateful Scott Mills and Connie Orlando did. I couldn’t be more excited to deepen my relationship with BET. I know audiences have been waiting a long time for this one,” said Waithe.

In other Waithe news, the screenwriter, producer, and actress was just cast in the upcoming third season of HBO’s Westworld. 

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Season 3 of Westworld has tapped some big-name additions ahead of its forthcoming season including Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) and now Waithe. The two join series stars Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Thandie Newton.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the nature of her role, that is whether its a recurring or series regular commitment is kept strictly under wraps in Westworld tradition.

The series is based on the Michael Crichton film of the same name. It hails from exec producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Production recently began and Season 3 

is likely to debut in 2020. 

The post Lena Waithe Joins “Westworld” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Twenties was created and written by Waithe when she was in her early 20s. It was originally developed at TBS as a pilot, but after it passed it found a new home at Viacom’s BET. 

“BET Networks is thrilled to partner once again with the creative visionary Lena Waithe on both Boomerang and Twenties as she is without a doubt a leading relevant voice of our generation and a disruptor in her own right,” said Connie Orlando, head of Programming, BET Networks. “BET is committed to the elevation of inclusive and authentic storytelling that viewers continue to expect from the brand.”

The eight-episode half-hour series follows the adventures of a queer black girl, Hattie, and her two straight best friends, Marie and Nia, who spend most of their days talking ‘ish’ and chasing their dreams.

“Twenties has been a project I’ve been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. I think a lot of people were interested, but didn’t see the vision. I’m so grateful Scott Mills and Connie Orlando did. I couldn’t be more excited to deepen my relationship with BET. I know audiences have been waiting a long time for this one,” said Waithe.

In other Waithe news, the screenwriter, producer, and actress was just cast in the upcoming third season of HBO’s Westworld. 

The post BET Orders Lena Waithe Comedy appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

Season 3 of Westworld has tapped some big-name additions ahead of its forthcoming season including Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) and now Waithe. The two join series stars Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, and Thandie Newton.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the nature of her role, that is whether its a recurring or series regular commitment is kept strictly under wraps in Westworld tradition.

The series is based on the Michael Crichton film of the same name. It hails from exec producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. Production recently began and Season 3 

is likely to debut in 2020. 

The post Lena Waithe Joins “Westworld” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.