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Unprisoned will not return for a third season. Hulu has cancelled the drama series after two seasons on the streaming service. Season two finished airing in July, and the series amassed 16 episodes.

Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, and Jordyn McIntosh star in the series, inspired by the life of creator Tracy McMillian. The Unprisoned series tells the story of a woman (Washington) whose life is turned upside down when her father (Lindo) is released from prison.

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Unprisoned has been canceled.

On Friday (Sept. 27), star Kerry Washington announced that Hulu had canceled the series after two seasons.

“Ladies & Gents, that is a wrap on Unprisoned. This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3,” Kerry, 47, wrote on Instagram. “But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful. Making this show was a labor of love. And we know that so many of you found connection and healing with The Alexander Family – and that their impact will live on!”

Keep reading to find out more…“We are soooooo grateful to the entire cast & crew – who are not only brilliant and hardworking, but a Joy to work with! Thank you to our fellow producers and all our writers and directors for leading and guiding and inspiring us,...

“UnPrisoned” has been canceled after two seasons at Hulu, star and executive producer Kerry Washington revealed on Friday.

“Ladies & Gents, that is a wrap on ‘UnPrisoned.’ This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful,” Washington wrote in a lengthy post on X. “Making this show was a labor of love. And we know that so many of you found connection and healing with The Alexander Family — and that their impact will live on! We are soooooo grateful to the entire cast and crew — who are not only brilliant and hardworking, but a Joy to work with!”

“Thank you to our fellow producers and all our writers and directors for leading and guiding and inspiring us.

“UnPrisoned” has been canceled after two seasons.

The show aired as part of the Onyx Collective brand on Hulu. Series star Kerry Washington made the announcement on her official Instagram account.

“Ladies & Gents, that is a wrap on Unprisoned,” Washington wrote in part. “This beautiful show that we poured so much of our hearts and souls into is unfortunately not coming back for a Season 3. But I wanted you to hear it from me because while we’re super duper disappointed, we’re also crazy deeply grateful.”

“Thank you to Abcs, Hulu & Onyx for giving us a creative home,” she continued. “And most importantly, we are grateful to You All – for watching, laughing, crying, yelling, dancing, eye-rolling, cheering (and all of the things between) along with us each episode.”

Her full statement can be read below.

“UnPrisoned” starred Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Marque Richardson, Jordyn McIntosh, and Jee Young Han.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Cobra Kai, UnPrisoned and Gucci.

Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Block Party

Charlize Theron hosted her annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Block Party on the Universal Studios backlot on Saturday, which both supported her organization and celebrated the upcoming release of Twisters with stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

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Cobra Kai season 6 premiere

Netflix celebrated part 1 of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with cast members Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton List and Gianni Decenzo.

Executive producers Josh Heald, William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg Gianni DeCenzo, Xolo Maridueña, Jacob Bertrand, Peyton List and Mary Mouser

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UnPrisoned is back for a second season of shenanigans, humor, heartfelt moments and more. The Hulu and Onyx Collective series debuted in March 2023 with eight episodes and high ratings for an Onyx Collective premiere.

Based on the life of creator Tracy McMillan, the series follows Paige Alexander (Kerry Washington) as she welcomes her dad Edwin (Delroy Lindo) back into her life after his release from 17 years in prison for dealing drugs. The last season began on Edwin’s release day, and the story continued because Paige decided to let him live with her and her teenage son Finneas (Faly Rakotohavana).

Paige’s inner child (Jordyn McIntosh) also helps her through tough spots in her present life.

For those who need a recap of UnPrisoned Season 1, here’s what to remember:

Paige Bought a House Right As Edwin Moved In

With the help of her real estate agent foster sister Esti (Jee Young Han), Paige,...

UnPrisoned will return for its second season next month on Hulu, and the streaming service has released a trailer for the series from the Onyx Collective. The drama was renewed for a second season in November 2023. Its first season of eight-episodes was released in March.

The UnPrisoned series, which stars Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, and Jordyn McIntosh, is inspired by the life of series creator Tracy McMillian. The dramedy follows the life of a woman (Washington) whose life is turned upside down when her father is released from prison.

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A “family healing coach” played by Full House alum John Stamos is here to help the Alexander family, in the first trailer for Season 2 of UnPrisoned.

The Kerry Washington comedy returns to Hulu this summer, with all eight episodes set to drop Wednesday, July 17.

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In Season 2, “the Alexander family is still a mess, Paige’s (Washington) therapy practice is in trouble and...

Mark your calendar for July 17. That’s when all eight episodes of Unprisoned start streaming exclusively on Hulu.

The logline: The Alexander family is still a mess. Paige’s therapy practice is in trouble, Finn’s anxiety is through the roof, Edwin is still figuring out how to get his life together outside of prison, and their relationships are more complicated than ever. The family needs help, and it’s time to call in a professional – Other than Paige. The Alexanders turn to a “family radical healing coach,” who throws out all the rules to free them of the issues, old wounds and family secrets holding them back.

The series stars Kerry Washington as “Paige Alexander,” Delroy Lindo as “Edwin,” Marque Richardson as“Mal,” Faly Rakotohavana as “Finn,” Jordyn McIntosh as “Little Paige,” and Jee Young Han as “Esti.”

Series EPs are Tracy McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser, and Kerry Washington,...

On Thursday, February 8, National Geographic celebrated the highly anticipated new documentary series “Queens” with a red carpet premiere and afterparty at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford and senior editor Denton Davidson were on the red carpet to interview narrator Angela Bassett, executive producer Vanessa Berlowitz, showrunner and writer Chloe Sarosh, producer/director Faith Musembi and director of photography Justine Evans. They also chatted with special guests Bobi Wine and Barbie Kyagulanyi (“Bobi Wine: The People’s President”), Cesar Milan (“Better Human Better Dog”), Symone (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) and Jordyn McIntosh (“Reasonable Doubt”). Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.

The wildest places on the planet have always been home to powerful leaders, but this is a story of a new hero – fierce, smart, resilient and … female. “Queens” features matriarchies and female leaders around the world to tell a story of sacrifice...

Peacock’s movie Genie delivered a solid opening for Peacock during Thanksgiving week — big enough, in fact, to rank as the streamer’s biggest original film to date.

The holiday comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu premiered Nov. 22 on Peacock and drew about 405 million minutes of viewing time over its first five days, according to Nielsen figures (the full streaming top 10 charts for Thanksgiving week will be available later in December). It’s set to rank seventh among movies for that week, which typically sees a number of holiday favorites (a la Home Alone and Elf) re-enter the streaming charts.

The 405 million minutes of watch time for Genie is the equivalent of about 4.35 million complete showings of the 93-minute film (which is the now-codified standard for a “view” of a streaming movie or series).

Genie stars McCarthy as Flora, a genie who’s been trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box.

"Genie" is a new family-centric movie perfect for Christmas viewing, now streaming on Peacock. The film follows Flora, a supernatural genie (played by Melissa McCarthy), as she grants Christmas wishes to a desperate man named Bernard. Richard Curtis, the prolific screenwriter behind holiday classics like "Love Actually," wrote "Genie" and explains why now is the right time for a cheerful and updated version of the story.

Genie, the newest family-centric movie perfect for Christmas viewing, is now streaming on Peacock. Directed by Sam Boyd (Love Life), the film was written by prolific screenwriter Richard Curtis, who has penned other holiday classics such as Love Actually and Bridget Jones' Diary. The story follows a supernatural genie named Flora (Melissa McCarthy) who finds herself granting Christmas wishes to the desperate Bernard (Paapa Essiedu).

McCarthy's Flora lives inside an antique jewelry box ever since a scuffle with a sorcerer thousands of years ago.

Genie, now streaming on Peacock, is a feel-good holiday movie about a magical genie who helps Bernard win back his family. The movie offers a fresh take on a classic concept, with a balance of comedy and heartfelt performances. The friendship between Flora the genie and Bernard is at the core of the story, making it a buddy comedy with contrasting but complementary characters.

Genie, now streaming on Peacock, sees a supernatural Melissa McCarthy granting Christmas wishes to Paapa Essiedu's Bernard. Directed by Sam Boyd from a screenplay by Richard Curtis, the movie co-stars Alan Cumming, Luis Guzmán, Denée Benton, and Jordyn McIntosh. Bernard, who is on the verge of losing his family and job, seeks help from an unexpected magical source in ways very different from the usual be-careful-what-you-wish-for stories.

The magical genie Flora (McCarthy) has spent millennia tending to the greedy desires of self-serving men, so Bernard's...

UnPrisoned is sticking around. The Hulu dramedy series has been renewed for a second season. The first season of eight episodes was released in March.

Starring Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, and Jordyn McIntosh, the series is inspired by the life of the show’s creator, Tracy McMillan. The story follows a woman (Washington) whose life is turned upside down when her father (Lindo) is released from prison and moves in with her and her son.

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"Genie" is a new holiday fantasy comedy feature, directed by Sam Boyd, as a remake of the 1991 Brit TV movie "Bernard and the Genie", starring Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán and Alan Cumming, streaming November 22, 2023 on Peacock:

"...with his life unravelling around him, 'Bernard' dusts off a jewellery box...

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Genie is a fantasy Christmas film directed by Sam Boyd, from a screenplay by Richard Curtis. The Peacock fairy-tale film revolves around a workaholic man who comes in possession of a genie who helps him to win his family back before Christmas. Genie stars Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu in the lead roles with Denée Benton, Jordyn McIntosh, and Marc Maron starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Peacock film here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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Synopsis: The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer), Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol. Directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), the film shows how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up...

Bernard's wishes were responsible and focused on repairing his relationships, unlike typical genie wish mistakes. Flora trusted Bernard with a dangerous time travel wish because of his responsible behavior throughout the movie. Flora's mention of "the multitude gathered" references her friendship with Jesus, and she wants Bernard to remember her when he reads his Bible.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Genie.At the end of Genie, Bernard wishes for Flora to be free and she gives him three final wishes, which he uses to bring his family back together. Genie is a Peacock original Christmas movie directed by Sam Boyd featuring performances from Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Alan Cumming, Luis Guzmán, and more.

After Bernard Bottle (Paapa Essiedu) misses his daughter Eve's (Jordyn McIntosh) birthday party, his wife Julie (Denée Benton) takes Eve to stay with her mother for the holidays. Bernard wants to win her...

You have to really watch your language when hanging out with a genie. Especially a genie who can grant unlimited wishes. After all, it’s too easy to utter the words “I wish” when you don’t really mean them, and the result could be that you accidentally send someone directly to Hell. So please, please, be careful what you say.

If that warning seems a bit fanciful, then you haven’t seen the new holiday-themed Christmas movie premiering on Peacock. Genie features so many jokes revolving around characters carelessly uttering “I wish” only to have to quickly reverse themselves that the film seems more like a public service announcement than a would-be holiday classic.

Written by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill), the streaming film is a loose remake of Bernard and the Genie, a 1991 BBC television movie that he also scripted. You can’t blame...

Plot: With his job, life and family unraveling around him, a despondent Bernard dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora, who just might be able to help him. Maybe. It’s a longshot, frankly. In the process, Flora and Bernard will discover that love, and an unexpected friendship, can unleash a special holiday magic all its own.

Review: Christmastime is here, once again, and that means a bevy of new holiday-themed films meant to evoke the Yuletide spirit while getting audiences to shell out their money and time towards new projects of all kinds. Hedging their bets that viewers will be swayed by the name recognition of Richard Curtis, the writer of Love Actually, Notting Hill, and Four Weddings and a Funeral, Peacock is launching their new film, Genie, over the Thanksgiving holiday. Genie, a remake of Curtis’ 1991 BBC television movie Bernard and the Genie, is a...

“UnPrisoned,” an Onyx Collective dramedy executive produced by and starring Kerry Washington, has been renewed for a second season at Hulu.

The series, whose writers’ room for Season 2 is already up and running, follows a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.

The series is created by Tracy McMillan and inspired by her life. McMillan, Washington, Delroy Lindo, Yvette Lee Bowser, Joy Gorman Wettels and Jen Braeden and Simpson Street’s Pilar Savone executive produce. In addition to Washington and Lindo, the show’s cast includes Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana and Jordyn McIntosh.

The move comes as Washington has reupped her overall deal with ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. The exclusive 3-year-pact will see her continue to produce broadcast, cable and streaming projects through her Simpson Street banner,...

UnPrisoned, Hulu’s Onyx Collective dramedy starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, has been renewed for Season 2, TVLine has learned.

Inspired by the life of creator Tracy McMillan and showrun by TV vet Yvette Lee Bowser (Living Single, Dear White People), UnPrisoned centers around the complicated relationship between family and marriage therapist Paige (Scandal‘s Washington) and her father Edwin (The Good Fight‘s Lindo) following his release from prison. The series premiered March 10 on Hulu with all eight episodes.

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Kerry Washington has renewed her overall deal with ABC Signature — and will also continue with the studio’s Hulu dramedy UnPrisoned.

The streamer has picked up a second season of UnPrisoned, which stars Washington as a single mother whose world is upended when her father (Delroy Lindo) is released from prison and moves in with her and her son. The series comes from Disney’s Onyx Collective and ABC Signature; Washington and Lindo are also executive producers.

Under the renewed deal, Washington’s Simpson Street company will continue developing and producing TV projects for ABC Signature. Simpson Street has been based at the studio since 2016 and has previously produced Hulu’s limited series Little Fires Everywhere and Reasonable Doubt, which has been renewed for a second season.

“Kerry is the gold standard for a what a multihyphenate should be — passionate, prolific and endlessly kind,” said Tracy Underwood, executive vp creative affairs at ABC Signature.

Melissa McCarthy is helping us get into the holiday spirit!

Peacock has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming movie Genie, starring the 53-year-old Oscar-nominated actress and Paapa Essiedu.

From Oscar-nominated screenwriter Richard Curtis and director Sam Boyd comes Genie, “a holiday fairytale comedy about a genie, a man, and landing one last chance to fix the mess you’ve made of your life. With his job, life and family unraveling around him, a despondent Bernard (Essiedu) dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora (McCarthy), who just might be able to help him. Maybe. It’s a longshot, frankly. In the process, Flora and Bernard will discover that love, and an unexpected friendship, can unleash a special holiday magic all its own.”

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The movie also stars Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán, and Alan Cumming.

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"Some friendships are worth more than you could ever wish for." Peacock has revealed the official trailer for a holiday comedy called Genie, directed by filmmaker Sam Boyd. This genie-in-a-bottle story mashed up with a Christmas movie comes from a screenplay written by the talented British writer Richard Curits, adapting his own 1991 teleplay called "Bernard and the Genie". Now updated for modern times with more awkward jokes. A holiday fairytale comedy about a genie, a man, and landing one last chance to fix the mess you’ve made of your life. With his job, life & family unraveling around him, a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu) dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora, who just might be able to help him. Maybe. It's a longshot, frankly. Starring Melissa McCarthy as the genie, plus Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Jordyn McIntosh, Luis Guzmán, Tate Ellington, Lachanze, and Alan Cumming. I'm a...

Richard Curtis, the prolific writer-director behind Love Actually, is gifting audiences yet another holiday comedy this year. Set to release on Nov. 22 on Peacock, Genie stars Melissa McCarthy as Flora, a wish-granting being summoned by hapless workaholic Bernard, played by Paapa Essiedu.

The trailer is filled with Curtis’ signature feel-good, witty banter and sparkly shots of Christmas tinsel in the background. Flora literally poofs into Bernard’s life when he needs it the most — he’s missed his daughter’s birthday, his wife has left him, and his boss has given him the boot.

Melissa McCarthy is granting all the magical wishes this holiday season.

In the upcoming holiday fairytale comedy, Genie, from Universal and Working Title, Bernard (Paapa Essiedu) enlists genie Flora (McCarthy) to help him win back his family before Christmas.

While Bernard has been busy with work, he doesn’t realize his job, life and family are unraveling around him until it’s too late. As he’s sitting in his New York City apartment alone, trying to figure out how to fix his mistakes, Bernard comes across an antique jewelry box. As he’s dusting it off, he unintentionally releases Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside.

“I need to get my wife and kid to love me again and for us to be happy,” Essiedu can be heard saying to McCarthy in the trailer.

Though, as Bernard starts to question if Flora can actually help him, they...

From the pen of “Love Actually” writer-director Richard Curtis comes a new holiday comedy — but this time the magic of the season is literally magic. Premiering on Peacock on Nov. 22, “Genie” follows Melissa McCarthy as Flora, the titular character, who comes to the assistance of a despondent Bernard (Paapa Essiedu). Through their unexpected friendship, the two discover how the power of love can unleash a special holiday magic.

From missing his daughter’s birthday to his wife leaving him to getting fired, Bernard is in need of a genie for several reasons. Luckily for him, he stumbles upon a jewelry box and unintentionally releases the genie Flora, who can grant unlimited wishes. Flora has been trapped in that box for over 2,000 years due to a misunderstanding with a sorcerer in 77 B.C., so Bernard begins to show her the world she has been missing. Meanwhile, declaring that he needs to...

The latest holiday creation from Love Actually and Notting Hill filmmaker Richard Curtis is on the way as Peacock unveils the trailer for Genie, a new fantasy comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu. Described as a holiday fairytale, Genie follows Bernard Bottle (Essiedu), a man whose life is unraveling around him. When Bernard rubs the surface of an antique jewelry box, genie Flora (McCarthy) is unleashed after being trapped for more than 2,000 years after a misunderstanding with a sorcerer in 77 B.C. (Credit: Universal Pictures/Peacock) Having lost sight of his marriage to wife Julie (The Gilded Age‘s Denée Benton) and the childhood of his daughter, Eve (Jordyn McIntosh), Bernard is in a tough spot. When he misses Eve’s birthday 12 days before Christmas because of work, Julie decides it’s time for a separation. To make matters worse, Bernard’s boss (Alan Cumming) ends up firing him.

Peacock has unveiled a trailer, premiere date and first look photos for Genie, its previously untitled holiday fairytale comedy, starring Melissa McCarthy and Paapa Essiedu, which Love Life creator Sam Boyd directed from a script by Richard Curtis, the Oscar nom best known for Love Actually.

Hailing from Universal and Working Title, the film premieres November 22nd. Check out the trailer above, and new photos above and below.

McCarthy leads the pic as Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box because of one teeny-tiny little misunderstanding with a sorcerer back in 77 B.C. After millennia of being summoned to grant wishes of gold doubloons and hot babes for greedy men, Flora is accidentally called to service by Bernard Bottle (Essiedu), whose life is unraveling around him.

Bernard’s been so busy working that he has lost sight of his marriage to his wife Julie...

What would anyone want for Christmas? Their wishes granted, of course. Melissa McCarthy stars as a genie of a jewelry box in the new family comedy from Peacock, Genie. Love Actually‘s Richard Curtis returns to the holiday season with this fantasy Christmas film that comes from director Sam Boyd, known for Love Life. Curtis has also written beloved comedies such as Bridget Jones’ Diary, About Time, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral. Genie co-stars Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu as the summoner of McCarthy’s magical entity. Entertainment Weekly has the new exclusive first look of the Melissa McCarthy comedy with a few images as well as the new trailer

The synopsis from Entertainment Weekly reads, “Bernard Bottle (Paapa Kwaakye Essiedu) accidentally summons Flora while in the midst of a crisis. He’s been so busy with work that he’s lost sight of his marriage to Julie (Denée Benton...

“The story itself is just so compelling… it’s all about healing,” shares Caroline B. Marx about what drew her to the new Hulu series “UnPrisoned,” which centers on a daughter attempting to reconcile with her father after his 17-year prison sentence. The costume designer appreciated that the show is “based on reality” — it draws inspiration from the life of creator Tracy McMillan — and that it is “socially relevant.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

Kerry Washington stars as Paige, a relationship therapist who welcomes her father Edwin (Delroy Lindo) into her home despite the effects his incarceration had on her as a child. Marx collaborated closely with the actress to pick the color palate of Paige’s fashion, which McMillan had described to her as “Minneapolis but by way of Brooklyn.” The creator conceived of Paige as a “hipster but she’s adulting now,” but Tracy herself “doesn’t wear color at all,...

“UnPrisoned” creator and executive producer Tracy McMillan says she’s happy with the outcome of her dramedy, and tells TheWrap that she already has storyline ideas for a second season.

“I’m really pleased with where we ended up and where we took these characters,” McMillan said. “I’m excited to see where we go next. I feel like we really told a story about a family trying to put itself back together again and we told it with a lot of heart and a lot of humor.”

The Onyx Collective-Hulu original series dropped all its eight episodes on Hulu on March 10, and it is now Onyx’s most-watched Hulu premiere to date, as well as the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series thus far this year, as far as hours watched, according to Onyx.

“UnPrisoned” — which is based on McMillan’s life — follows Paige (Kerry Washington), a relationship therapist,...

“I think the single most important thing that I wanted to get right was to depict a justice-impacted family accurately,” shares Tracy McMillan about one of her goals in writing the new Hulu series “UnPrisoned.” The show is based in part on her life story, as her father spent much of her life in prison while she grew up in foster homes. The creator, writer, and executive producer adds, “I wanted to tell a story that showed the humanity of the person who had been in prison — the career criminal — and I wanted to show the humanity of the people around them, the people who love them.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

“UnPrisoned” follows Kerry Washington’s Paige as she welcomes her father Edwin (Delroy Lindo) into her newly-purchased home after his 17-year prison sentence. The show chronicles Edwin’s re-entry into society and explores the impact he has on Paige’s life,...

Exclusive: Kerry Washington‘s comedy series UnPrisoned seems to be resonating with viewers in the U.S.

The series, which debuted on March 10, has now become Onyx Collective’s most-watched Hulu premiere to date. It is also the most-watched Hulu Original scripted series so far in 2023, in terms of hours watched, according to Onyx.

As is typical among the streamers, Hulu did not offer up specific viewing metrics for the series.

UnPrisoned is Onyx Collective’s inaugural comedy series. Inspired by creator Tracy McMillan’s life, the series follows a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom, Paige Alexander (Washington), whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, Edwin Alexander (Delroy Lindo), gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana).

The series also stars Jordyn McIntosh (Little Paige) and Marque Richardson (Mal Kennedy).

UnPrisoned is executive produced by Tracy McMillan, Yvette Lee Bowser...

Hulu's new drama Unprisoned is inspired by a true story, although the comedic conceit at its core might be impossible for some to believe. Therapist and influencer Paige Alexander (played by Kerry Washington) finds herself in need of relationship advice and conflict resolution when her father Edwin gets out of jail after a 17-year stint and needs to stay in her home. To make matters more complicated, her son Finn (Faly Rakotohavana) is at a precarious age where the right kind of adult guidance is necessary.

Unprisoned comes from the mind and life of creator Tracy McMillan, who is herself an author and relationship expert. Though it is her first time as a showrunner, she draws from her own experiences and fears in order to portray Paige's struggles with both heart and humor. The series also stars Jordyn McIntosh as a young version of Paige, Marque Richardson as Edwin's parole officer Mal,...

Hulu's "UnPrisoned" is the unconventional father-daughter story we've yet to see on television, but it's a necessary watch that speaks to a lot of real-world topics. The heartwarming dramedy - created and executive produced by Tracy McMillan - premiered on the streamer on March 10, introducing viewers to a "messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom" named Paige (played by Kerry Washington), "whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad, [Edwin], (Delroy Lindo) gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son, Finn (Faly Rakotohavana)."

"UnPrisoned" takes a half-serious look at the after-effects of America's criminal justice system, mixing humor and heart to address a reality McMillan tells Popsugar many people face every day. "We're showing a Black family and an experience that has not been seen on television before," she says. "We've seen people in prison and we've seen people going to prison, but...

Deadline’s studio at the 2023 edition of the SXSW Film Festival continued with Day 2 by hosting fest-goers such as Brittany Snow, Courtney Eaton and Thomas Mann for Parachute; Chris O’Dowd, Josh Segarra, David West Read and Djouliet Amara for The Big Door Prize; Anthony Mackie, Zoe Chao and Kris Mercado for If You Were the Last; the cast of Daisy Jones & The Six; Kerry Washington, Tracy McMillan, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana, Jordyn McIntosh and Delroy Lindo for Unprisoned; Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Lily Rabe, Patrick Fugit and Lesli Linka Glatter for Love & Death; Lukas Gage and Zachary Quinto for Down Low & Many More.

The Deadline Studio at SXSW runs March 10-13, where the cast and creatives behind the best and buzziest titles in this year’s lineup sit down with Deadline’s festival team to discuss their movies and the paths they took to get to Austin.

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“How you get parented is how you get partnered,” Kerry Washington’s character declares in the series premiere of Hulu’s new comedy UnPrisoned, and there’s a lot of truth to that statement.

Inspired by the life of creator Tracy McMillan and showrun by TV vet Yvette Lee Bowser (Living Single, Dear White People), UnPrisoned centers around the complicated relationship between family and marriage therapist Paige (played by Scandal‘s Kerry Washington) and her father Edwin (The Good Fight‘s Delroy Lindo) following his release from prison. Dad is getting out after 17 years behind bars, and although Edwin’s...

Tracy McMillan, the creator and executive producer of Onyx Collective/Hulu’s newest dramedy “UnPrisoned,” says she didn’t create the series as a “favor” for the audience, but rather as an outlet to work through her own trauma.

She’s an author, realtionship expert, TV writer and now the creator of “UnPrisoned,” a half-hour dramedy based on McMillan’s life adjusting to her now-late father re-entering her life after being freed from prison. The series stars Kerry Washington, who plays Paige, the “UnPrisoned” version of McMillan. While Paige’s father’s (Delroy Lindo) transition out of incarceration establishes the show, viewers eventually peel back even more layers of her life, which involves traumatic memories from prison visits and living in foster homes.

The storyline mirrors McMillan’s real life growing up with a criminal for a father and going in and out of foster homes. And while it’s...

This week, Hulu brings viewers a new drama-comedy series starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo. “Unprisoned” follows a father-daughter pair who is finally reunited after years apart. After serving his time in prison, he’s ready to live his life with his daughter and grandson by his side. There are plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments ahead, and you won’t want to miss out. You can begin streaming the series on-demand on Hulu on Friday, March 10. You can watch UnPrisoned: Season 1 with a 30-Day Free Trial of Hulu.

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In “Unprisoned,” Washington stars as a therapist named Paige. She’s a single mom to a teenage boy. Their lives completely change when Edwin (Lindo), her father, is released from prison...

Hulu's new dramedy Unprisoned may be full of laughs, but the issues at its core are serious. Starring Kerry Washington, the 8-episode season follows relationship therapist Paige Alexander whose personal life is upended when her father Edwin gets out of jail after his latest 17-year prison sentence. Unprisoned is creator Tracy McMillan's first time helming a series, which is particularly special as it is based on her personal experiences.

Unprisoned focuses primarily on how father and daughter overcome their strained relationship and adjust to daily life, but the series also incorporates an ensemble cast of family members and friends with stories of their own. Faly Rakotohavana plays Paige's son Finn, Jee Young Han plays her foster sister Esti, Jordyn McIntosh plays a younger version of Paige, and Marque Richardson (Dear White People) plays Edwin's parole officer Mal.

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Like any good shrink, Hulu’s UnPrisoned begins by meeting its characters where they are, and where they are at first seems to be an odd-couple comedy. Paige (Kerry Washington) is a therapist whose Instagram-friendly polish masks a messy personal life; her father, Edwin (Delroy Lindo), is a natural charmer fresh off a 17-year prison sentence. It doesn’t take a relationship expert to foresee the battles to come over old grudges, new boundaries or Paige’s teenage son Finn (Faly Rakotohavana) — and indeed, most of them come to pass over the season’s eight episodes.

But also like a good shrink, UnPrisoned has no interest in sticking to the surface. It wants to dig and dig and dig, all the way down to the kinds of formative childhood traumas that take a lifetime to unpack. The journey isn’t always a pleasant one; the contrast between the series’ bubbly...

The cast of Hulu’s latest dramedy “Unprisoned” kept the family spirit alive at the show’s premiere at the Hollywood Legion Theater on Thursday night.

The show’s cast and crew — including Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo, Faly Rakotohavana, Marque Richardson, Jee Young Han, Jordyn McIntosh, showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser and creator Tracy McMillan — examined what it means to be a “traditional” family on the red carpet before a screening of the first two episodes.

The series follows relationship therapist and single mom Paige (Washington), “whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad (Lindo) gets out of prison and moves to her house to live with her and her teenage son,” according to the show’s official synopsis.

“I wanted to show a family that every person in America would identify with, even though they’re facing very specific circumstances,” McMillan told Variety. “This is at its heart, a father-daughter story.

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for The Mandalorian, Creed III and History of the World, Part II.

Creed III premiere

Michael B. Jordan premiered his directorial debut in Hollywood on Monday alongside costars Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors.

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History of the World, Part II premiere

Hulu celebrated the premiere of the Mel Brooks sequel series at The Hollywood Legion on Monday with stars Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Dove Cameron, Pamela Adlon, Sarah Silverman, Hannah Einbinder, Jack McBrayer, Jason Mantzoukas, Marla Gibbs, Michaela Watkins, Reggie Watts, Jon Daly, Timothy Simons, Lauren Lapkus, Malcom Barrett, Ken Marino and Sam Richardson.

Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, Mel Brooks,...

Showtime’s upcoming series, “Waco: The Aftermath,” will debut on the streaming service and on-demand April 14, followed by its linear premiere on April 16 at 10 p.m.

A first-look image has been released in addition to the premiere date (see above). “Waco: The Aftermath” follows the 2018 limited series “Waco,” which retold the true story of the 51-day standoff between a small religious community and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf). “The Aftermath” stars Michael Shannon, who reprises his role as Gary Noesner, a FBI hostage negotiator suffering from Ptsd after the failed negotiations in Waco. Shannon is rejoined by John Leguizamo as Jacob Vasquez, an undercover Atf agent. The upcoming five-episode series will document the fallout of the disaster, including the trials of the surviving Branch Davidian members and the rise of homegrown terrorist Timothy McVeigh.

“Waco: The Aftermath” also stars David Costabile, J. Smith Cameron, John Hoogenakker,...

“UnPrisoned” actor Delroy Lindo and showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser have found that opportunities for Black creatives have increased since their early years in the television and film business, saying that their new Hulu series serves as a “present-day corrective” in tackling systemic issues.

“We’re absolutely making progress,” Bowser – who has produced several hit shows, including “Living Single,” “A Different World” and “Dear White People” – said during a panel discussion for Hulu and Onyx Collective’s new dramedy on the 2023 Water TCA Press Tour.

The scripted series, which stars Lindo, Kerry Washington, Marque Richardson, Faly Rakotohavana and Jordyn McIntosh, is created by Tracy McMillan and inspired by her life. The half-hour comedy follows the life of a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.

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Exclusive: Faly Rakotohavana (Secret Society of Second Born Royals) and Jordyn McIntosh (Emancipation) have been cast as series regulars opposite Kerry Washington, Delroy Lindo and Marque Richardson in the Onyx Collective comedy series Unprisoned, which will be streamed exclusively on Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ in all other territories.

Created and executive produced by Tracy McMillan, the series, inspired by her life, is about a messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom (Washington) whose life is turned right-side-up when her dad (Lindo) gets out of prison and moves in with her and her teenage son.

Rakotohavana will play Finn. Super-logical (a gamer), low-key but hilarious, sweet, smart and hyper-rational, Finn is the son of single mom/family therapist/influencer Paige (Washington). Finn is open hearted and open-minded toward his grandfather, and their relationship becomes a bridge home for Edwin — and a bridge into the world for Finn.

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Emancipation, The Whale, Willow and Violent Night.

George and Tammy premiere

Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon walked the carpet on Nov. 21 for the Los Angeles premiere of their George Jones and Tammy Wynette limited series.

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The Whale NY premiere

Brendan Fraser continued his promotion of comeback film The Whale on Tuesday in NYC, alongside co-star Sadie Sink, director Darren Aronofsky and his two sons.

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Spoiler Alert premiere

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Will Smith’s Emancipation press tour rolled through Los Angeles on Wednesday as the Oscar-winning actor turned up to support the Apple Original Films’ release in a showing that marked Smith’s first major red carpet appearance since March’s controversial Oscar telecast.

Smith hit the carpet outside Westwood’s Regency Village Theatre just after 7 p.m., joined by wife Jada Pinkett Smith and children Trey, Jaden and Willow. He received cheers from the crush of photographers as he stepped on the carpet, responding with a hearty, “What’s the deal? What’s the deal?” Smith then spent a good chunk of time posing for photos with the cast and top Apple executives Jamie Erlicht, Eddy Cue and Zack Van Amburg before making his way down the line by generously giving time to each outlet.

Will Smith is here, arriving for the Emancipation...