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Netflix has announced that Forever will premiere on May 8, 2025. The series is adapted from the 1975 novel Forever by Judy Blume. The story follows the early romance of two teenagers and explores their emotional journey.Forever tells the story of Katherine and Michael. They meet at a New Year's Eve party. They start a romantic relationship and grow close. Katherine believes it is real love. She gives herself to Michael, thinking the bond will last. But during the summer, they are separated. Katherine meets another boy. She feels new emotions and starts to question her love for Michael. The story explores what love means to young people.Lovie Simone plays the female lead, Keisha Clark. Michael Cooper Jr. plays Justin Edwards, the male lead. Karen Pittman plays Justin's mother, Dawn. Wood Harris plays his father, Eric. Adriyan Rae plays Brittany, Keisha's cousin. The cast also includes Xosha Roquemore, Emyri Crutchfield, Marvin L. Winans III, Paigion Walker and Barry Shabaka Henley.Mara Brock Akil is the showrunner and executive producer. Her company, story27, is producing the series. This is her first scripted show for Netflix under a deal signed in 2020. She previously worked on shows like Girlfriends and Being Mary Jane. Author Judy Blume also serves as an executive producer. Other producers include Susie Fitzgerald and Erika Harrison. Regina King joins as executive producer and directs the first episode.Filming started in April 2024 and ended in July 2024. The series was filmed in Los Angeles, California.It follows two Black teens exploring love and identity. They fall in love, separate over summer, and face emotional challenges that shape their understanding of relationships.Mara Brock Akil is the showrunner. Regina King is the director of the first episode. Judy Blume, the original author, is also an executive producer.
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