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Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Keke Palmer & SZA – Sequel to One of Them Days Officially in the Works
Source: Sony Pictures / Sony Pictures It's official—Keke Palmer and SZA are set to reunite on screen as One of Them Days gets the green light for a sequel. After a blockbuster run in theaters and a major splash on Netflix, TriStar Pictures is bringing the crew back for round two. While plot details are still under wraps, fans can expect the return of the original creative team, including director Lawrence Lamont and writer Syreeta Singleton, who made waves with her script that started out under the title The Jungles . The first film—set in South L.A.—was a buddy comedy following besties Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) trying to avoid eviction after some wild financial mishaps collide with life-changing opportunities. Think Friday energy for a new generation. Backed by Issa Rae's Hoorae Media and Macro, the original film became a sleeper hit—raking in over $50 million globally and landing a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. It also topped Netflix's trending list for weeks. The sequel is another win for the CoCre Lab at Sony, a development incubator aimed at uplifting underrepresented writers. Singleton, a former Insecure staff writer and showrunner of Rap Sh!t , was one of its early success stories. Her script was chosen out of hundreds and given time, space, and—most importantly—funding to grow into a full-fledged studio film. The original cast was stacked, featuring Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Katt Williams, Gabrielle Dennis, and more, bringing authentic and hilarious energy to the screen. And when SZA joined the project after Palmer signed on, the momentum was undeniable. Production for the first film kicked off in mid-2024 and was wrapped just in time for a 2025 release—unusually fast for a studio original comedy. Everyone involved knew they were doing something special. Now, TriStar is betting big on the sequel. With Keke and SZA back in the driver's seat, this next chapter promises even more laughs, chaos, and heart. Stay tuned—because it looks like it's about to be another one of them days. RELATED: SZA and Keke Palmer's 'One of Them Days' Hits Netflix SEE ALSO Keke Palmer & SZA – Sequel to One of Them Days Officially in the Works was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
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
See - Sada Elbalad
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"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
Mint
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
From One of Them Days to Ginny and Georgia 3, take a look at the upcoming OTT releases this week
It's OTT o'clock, which means its finally time to update your list with the upcoming shows and films that you can binge-watch. From Keke Palmer-SZA's 'One of Them Days' to the much-awaited K-drama 'Mercy For None,' take a look at the all the releases this week on various streaming platforms. Starring Keke Palmer and SZA (her film debut), One of Them Days is a buddy comedy film directed by Lawrence Lamont. Keke and SZA star as two friends who try anything and everything to collect rent money after one of their boyfriends blows through it. The film was a commercial and critical success and many people even praised SZA and Keke's comic timing and their chemistry. Created by Jason Keller, Stick is a sports comedy television series featuring Owen Wilson in the main role. The official premise of the show states - "A long washed up professional golfer turns towards a rising young star in the game to turn things around." Apart from Owen, the show will also feature Marc Maron, Mariana Trevino, Judy Greer, and others. One of the most highly anticipated Netflix drama of the year is the third season of Ginny and Georgia. The story for the next season will pick up from Georgia's arrest at her own wedding to Mayor Paul. Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry will reprise their roles as Georgia and Ginny, respectively. Created by Shane Gills, this comedy show focuses on Will (portrayed by Steve Gerben), who manages and looks after of his family's auto-repair shop chain. The show also stars creator Shane Gills. After severing ties with his gang, a former gangster (played by So Ji-sub) returns to uncover the truth behind his brother's (played by Lee Joon-hyuk) death — embarking on a relentless path of revenge. Apart from Ji-sub and Joon-hyuk, the show also features Huh Joon-ho, Gong Myung, and Choo Young-woo. Directed by Tyler Perry, this film features Taraji P Henson. The film follows a single mother who finds herself pushed to the brink and forced to make difficult choices as her day spirals out of control. This upcoming Australian show is based on Jane Harper's 2020 novel of the same name. The show features Charlie Vickers, Yerin Ha, Shannon Berry, Robyn Malcolm, and others.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Hilarious Buddy Comedy Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'One of Them Days' is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. The buddy comedy stars Keke Palmer and SZA as two friends and roommates who must race against the clock to come up with rent money after one of their boyfriends steals it. The movie premiered in theaters on Jan. 17 to mostly positive reviews from critics. 'One of Them Days' also features Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Maude Apatow and Janelle James. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter. The most popular movie on Max at the moment is the apocalyptic science fiction-comedy 'Y2K.' Directed and co-written by former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Kyle Mooney, the film follows a group of teens at the turn of the millennium in an alternate reality where the feared Y2K technology failure comes to pass. The cast includes Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison, The Kid Laroi, Lachlan Watson and Fred Durst. 'Classified' is the second most popular movie on Hulu right now. The 2024 action thriller stars Aaron Eckhart, Tim Roth and Abigail Breslin and centers on a CIA hit man who discovers he's been taking orders from an unexpected source. The movie was released on Oct. 22 via video on demand and received mostly negative reviews from critics. The 2023 biographical film 'Girl You Know it's True' began streaming on Peacock on April 4. The movie explores the story of the infamous German R&B music duo Milli Vanilli, who rose to fame in the late 1980s but quickly saw their success turn when they were exposed for lip-syncing. Another popular movie on Netflix this week is the 2017 sci-fi disaster flick 'Geostorm.' Starring Gerard Butler, the film tells the story of a satellite designer who must rescue the world from a catastrophic storm caused by climate-controlling satellites. Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Ed Harris and Andy García also star. 'A Nice Indian Boy' Is The Rom-Com We've Been Waiting For The Complicated, Awkward Truth Behind A 'White Lotus' Punchline The 'Friends' Spinoff You Forgot About Is Now Streaming — And It's Kind Of Good
