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JamesG · 05-13-2025, 02:05 AM

"Barbershop" TV Series Starring Jermaine Fowler Ordered at Amazon
by Nellie Andreeva
May 12, 2025

Prime Video has formally ordered "Barbershop", a TV series starring Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) based on the MGM movies.

The series, which has had a blinking green light since last fall, was confirmed today ahead of Amazon‘s upfront presentation. It comes from Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original Barbershop movie, Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat and Amazon MGM Studios.

The "Barbershop" TV offshoot revolves around Travis “Trav” Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago.

And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.

“We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative world of Barbershop for our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios.

“The television adaptation of this iconic film franchise is in excellent hands with co-showrunners Max Searle and Marshall Todd. We couldn’t be happier with their collaboration and hard work to bring Calvin’s Chicago-based barbershop to life for a new audience on Prime Video.”

https://deadline.com/2025/05/barbers...on-1236394238/

JamesG · 11-25-2025, 09:50 PM

Roy Wood Jr., Punkie Johnson, Brett Gray & E.J. Bonilla Join Jermaine Fowler Cast in "Barbershop" Amazon Series
by Nellie Andreeva
November 25, 2025

Prime Video’s "Barbershop" series has assembled its main cast.

- The Daily Show‘s Roy Wood Jr. will play Robert, an ex con-turned-barber.

- SNL's Punkie Johnson will play Stella, a no-nonsense barber who is skeptical of Travis’ (Jermaine Fowler) return.

- Brett Gray (On My Block) will play the flamboyant and outspoken Kofi.

- E.J. Bonilla (The Old Man) will play Fernan, a Bronx-born barber who becomes an ally to Travis.

https://deadline.com/2025/11/roy-woo...on-1236628016/

JamesG · 12-09-2025, 10:21 PM

"Barbershop" Adds to Recurring Cast
by Denise Petski
December 9, 2025

Prime Video‘s "Barbershop" series is rounding out its recurring cast:

- Bokeem Woodbine (Halo) will play Hustle Mike

- Bresha Webb (Hacks) will portray Genevieve

- Langston Kerman (Bad Poetry) will play Jeremy

- Tiana Okoye (Twisted Metal) will play Naimah-Jade

https://deadline.com/2025/12/bokeem-...on-1236642687/

JamesG · 01-23-2026, 03:56 AM

"SNL" Alums Ego Nwodim & Devon Walker, Ziwe & Tituss Burgess Among 8 Cast in Prime Video’s "Barbershop" Series
by Denise Petski
January 22, 2026

Prime Video‘s "Barbershop" series revealed its guest starring cast:

- Ego Nwodim (SNL) is Shelly-Ann

- Devon Walker (SNL) is Southside Swole

- Ziwe (The Great North) is Abbi

- Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is Juan Grillz

- Zack Fox (Abbott Elementary) is Alderman Warren

- Diallo Riddle (South Side) is Pastor Devante

- Comedian CP (Love Life) is Marvin

- Belmont Cameli (Off Campus) is Shep

https://deadline.com/2026/01/barbers...ss-1236693956/

05-13-2025, 02:05 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	New "Barbershop" TV Series Ordered at Amazon *"Barbershop" TV Series Starring Jermaine Fowler Ordered at Amazon* by Nellie Andreeva May 12, 2025 Prime Video has formally ordered "Barbershop", a TV series starring Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky) based on the MGM movies. The series, which has had a blinking green light since last fall, was confirmed today ahead of Amazon‘s upfront presentation. It comes from Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original Barbershop movie, Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat and Amazon MGM Studios. The "Barbershop" TV offshoot revolves around Travis “Trav” Porter (Fowler), who endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic “Calvin’s” barbershop in Chicago. And while the barbers are new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city — because at Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut. “We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative world of Barbershop for our global Prime Video customers,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “The television adaptation of this iconic film franchise is in excellent hands with co-showrunners Max Searle and Marshall Todd. We couldn’t be happier with their collaboration and hard work to bring Calvin’s Chicago-based barbershop to life for a new audience on Prime Video.” https://deadline.com/2025/05/barbers...on-1236394238/

11-25-2025, 09:50 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	*Roy Wood Jr., Punkie Johnson, Brett Gray & E.J. Bonilla Join Jermaine Fowler Cast in "Barbershop" Amazon Series* by Nellie Andreeva November 25, 2025 Prime Video’s "Barbershop" series has assembled its main cast. - The Daily Show‘s Roy Wood Jr. will play Robert, an ex con-turned-barber. - SNL's Punkie Johnson will play Stella, a no-nonsense barber who is skeptical of Travis’ (Jermaine Fowler) return. - Brett Gray (On My Block) will play the flamboyant and outspoken Kofi. - E.J. Bonilla (The Old Man) will play Fernan, a Bronx-born barber who becomes an ally to Travis. https://deadline.com/2025/11/roy-woo...on-1236628016/

12-09-2025, 10:21 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	*"Barbershop" Adds to Recurring Cast* by Denise Petski December 9, 2025 Prime Video‘s "Barbershop" series is rounding out its recurring cast: - Bokeem Woodbine (Halo) will play Hustle Mike - Bresha Webb (Hacks) will portray Genevieve - Langston Kerman (Bad Poetry) will play Jeremy - Tiana Okoye (Twisted Metal) will play Naimah-Jade https://deadline.com/2025/12/bokeem-...on-1236642687/

01-23-2026, 03:56 AM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	*"SNL" Alums Ego Nwodim & Devon Walker, Ziwe & Tituss Burgess Among 8 Cast in Prime Video’s "Barbershop" Series* by Denise Petski January 22, 2026 Prime Video‘s "Barbershop" series revealed its guest starring cast: - Ego Nwodim (SNL) is Shelly-Ann - Devon Walker (SNL) is Southside Swole - Ziwe (The Great North) is Abbi - Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is Juan Grillz - Zack Fox (Abbott Elementary) is Alderman Warren - Diallo Riddle (South Side) is Pastor Devante - Comedian CP (Love Life) is Marvin - Belmont Cameli (Off Campus) is Shep https://deadline.com/2026/01/barbers...ss-1236693956/