TMC
04-15-2025, 06:24 PM
https://deadline.com/2025/04/martin-spinoff-varnell-hill-tommy-davidson-bet-plus-lawrence-1236368616/
Davidson will reprise his beloved two-episode Martin talk show host character Varnell Hill (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5cpvs1a8pE) from the two-part 1993 episode "Hollywood Swinging" for the spinoff series co-created and executive produced by Martin co-creator, star and executive producer Martin Lawrence and Martin executive producer/showrunner Bentley Evans, reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva, adding: "There is no confirmation of Lawrence appearing on the show but I hear he is poised to reprise his Martin Payne role in multiple episodes. The announcement comes on the 35th anniversary of In Living Color (https://people.com/where-is-the-cast-of-in-living-color-now-11715669), on which Davidson was an original cast member." Andreeva adds: "Varnell Hill, which has received an eight-episode straight-to-series order, is a workplace comedy set behind the scenes of the long-running late-night talk show, ‘The Varnell Hill Show.’ Delving into the chaotic world of television production, the series explores Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams involved in the making of the show. A blend of satire, humor, cutaways, and fourth-wall breaks, Varnell Hill will feature a mixture of exciting new characters and celebrity guest cameos."
Davidson will reprise his beloved two-episode Martin talk show host character Varnell Hill (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5cpvs1a8pE) from the two-part 1993 episode "Hollywood Swinging" for the spinoff series co-created and executive produced by Martin co-creator, star and executive producer Martin Lawrence and Martin executive producer/showrunner Bentley Evans, reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva, adding: "There is no confirmation of Lawrence appearing on the show but I hear he is poised to reprise his Martin Payne role in multiple episodes. The announcement comes on the 35th anniversary of In Living Color (https://people.com/where-is-the-cast-of-in-living-color-now-11715669), on which Davidson was an original cast member." Andreeva adds: "Varnell Hill, which has received an eight-episode straight-to-series order, is a workplace comedy set behind the scenes of the long-running late-night talk show, ‘The Varnell Hill Show.’ Delving into the chaotic world of television production, the series explores Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams involved in the making of the show. A blend of satire, humor, cutaways, and fourth-wall breaks, Varnell Hill will feature a mixture of exciting new characters and celebrity guest cameos."