BET begins production on first Tyler Perry original series
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| 21 June 2019

BET Networks and Tyler Perry Studios have confirmed that new original drama The Oval — the first series under Perry’s exclusive, multi-year content partnership deal with Viacom — is to commence principal photography.

To be shot this summer at Tyler Perry Studios, and starring Ed Quinn, Kron Moore, Paige Hurd and Daniel Croix Henderson, The Oval will introduce viewers to the new first family moving into the White House. While looking like the perfect couple, they are actually anything but flawless, mired in lies, cheating and next level corruption.

The Oval is written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry. Michelle Sneed will also serve as executive producer of the series for Tyler Perry Studios.

“I’ve been hard at work on ‘The Oval’ and can’t wait to share this story with audiences,” said Perry, an American actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author and philanthropist. “I’ve set out to create a show that tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.”

With over 75 hours of new original content slated to premiere on BET over the next year, Perry’s future line-up will also include another drama series, two comedy series, and a live holiday-themed production.