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Keke Palmer & SZA Will Return In ‘One of Them Days' Sequel
Source: Courtesy / Sony Pictures Following the breakout success of One of Them Days , a sequel to the hit buddy comedy is officially in early development at TriStar Pictures. The original film's stars Keke Palmer and SZA are expected to reprise their roles. Read more about the sequel inside. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in his feature debut and penned by Syreeta Singleton, the original film was a box office standout, grossing over $50 million globally and garnering critical acclaim, including a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety shared the exclusive that the sequel is in the works at TriStar Pictures with loads of excitement from its cast and crew. Backed by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media and co-financed by Macro Film Studios, One of Them Days introduced audiences to Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA), best friends and roommates navigating one chaotic day in South Los Angeles. When Alyssa's boyfriend blows their rent money, the pair scramble to avoid eviction while Dreux prepares for a life-changing job interview. With its mix of sharp humor and heartfelt sisterhood, the film was hailed as a modern-day Friday and became a hit on Netflix, spending three weeks in the platform's Top 10. While details of the sequel's plot are still tightly under wraps, the return of the original cast and creative team signals another dose of hilarious, relatable chaos rooted in Black womanhood and community. The first film's cast also included Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Katt Williams, and Maude Apatow, among others. The original film's journey was anything but ordinary. It emerged from the CoCre lab — a collaboration between ColorCreative and Sony Pictures aimed at supporting diverse, first-time screenwriters. Singleton, who was part of Rae's initial ColorCreative incubator in 2014, developed the script over seven years before it finally hit the big screen. Her story, deeply rooted in South L.A.'s 'The Jungles' neighborhood, struck a chord with audiences and industry insiders alike. TriStar Pictures president Nicole Brown praised the lab's impact, stating, 'When we're patient and invest in talent, then great work can come.' With renewed support from TriStar and early pre-production underway, fans can expect the sequel to build on the magic of its predecessor. In Hollywood, where original comedies often struggle to break through, One of Them Days became a unique success story. Now, it's officially getting another chapter. Who's ready? Comment your thoughts below. SEE ALSO Keke Palmer & SZA Will Return In 'One of Them Days' Sequel was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
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"One of Them Days" Sequel in Works with SZA and Keke Palmer Returning
Yara Sameh A sequel to SZA and Keke Palmer's hit comedy 'One of Them Days' is in early development at TriStar Pictures. SZA and Palmer are expected to return for the new movie, along with the film's original creative team, but plot details are still being kept under wraps. Directed by Lawrence Lamont in his feature debut and from a script written by Syreeta Singleton, 'One of Them Days' was a breakout hit at the box office, grossing over $50 million worldwide after its January release — a particularly strong number for an R-rated mid-budget comedy. The critically acclaimed movie (with a stellar 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes) was also a standout on Netflix, where it spent three weeks on the giant streamer's top 10 list. "One of Them Days" follows best friends and roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they race against the clock to avoid eviction when they discover Alyssa's partner has blown their rent money on the same day Dreux has an important interview for her dream gig. The South Los Angeles-set movie, which drew comparisons to classic comedies like 'Friday,' also stars Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Katt Williams, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage, Dewayne Perkins, Amin Joseph, Gabrielle Dennis, and DomiNque Perry. 'One of Them Days' was produced by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media with Macro Film Studios co-financing. Producers also included ColorCreative co-founder Deniese Davis, Hoorae's Sara Rastogi and Macro's James Lopez and Poppy Hanks. Executive producers were Palmer, Sharon Palmer, Charles D. King and Jeff Valeri. The film was born from the CoCre lab at Sony Pictures, which was a previous collaboration between the studio and ColorCreative to source and incubate emerging, diverse screenwriters to develop and write their first studio feature based on original ideas. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
