Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet one more undertaking with Mea Culpa, a brand new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who can be set to star. Right here’s all the things you could learn about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.
The undertaking has been in growth for fairly a while however was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is after we first realized in regards to the undertaking. Sadly, Netflix didn’t present an official remark on the time, however the undertaking was formally unveiled on February twenty third, 2023.
Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will likely be Perry’s fifth main undertaking for Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, and Six Triple Eight. Additionally upcoming is one other Madea film and new comedy referred to as Joe’s School Highway Journey.
Will Areu and Angi Bones are additionally producers on the film along with Rowland and Perry and serving as casting administrators as Kim Coleman and Rhavynn Drummer.
On Instagram, when the undertaking was formally confirmed, Perry posted: “Prepare for a loopy horny thriller!!”
What’s Mea Culpa on Netflix about?
Solely a brief logline was supplied for the crime authorized drama early on within the undertaking, however we’ve since been supplied with an prolonged synopsis:
“When felony protection lawyer Mea Harper (Kelly Rowland) takes on the homicide case of artist Zyair Malloy (Trevante Rhodes), the reality isn’t as apparent because it appears. Whereas she tries to find out the innocence or guilt of her cagy-yet-seductive shopper, it’s uncovered that everybody is responsible of one thing. Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa explores what occurs when burning need takes maintain and issues get scorching… and harmful.”
We’re nonetheless awaiting first look footage and a trailer for the upcoming film.
Who’s within the forged of Tyler Perry’s Mea Culpa?
5 forged members had been additionally included within the preliminary lineup for Mea Culpa on Netflix:
- Kelly Rowland (Assume Like A Man, The Curse of Bridge Hole) as Mea
- Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight, Birdbox, Bruiser) as Zyair
- Sean Sagar (The Gentleman, The Covenant, Sistas) as Kal
- Nick Sagar (The Princess Change Trilogy, Run the World) as Ray
- RonReaco Lee (Nappily Ever After, Espresso and Kareem) as Jimmy
Additionally becoming a member of the forged afterward is Shannon Thornton (P-Valley, Energy), who will play the position of Charlie.
When was Mea Culpa in manufacturing for Netflix?
ReelChicago (unenthusiastically, it needs to be stated) first talked about the undertaking publicly on February eighth, stating that “The Mea Culpa manufacturing workplace is already up and working on the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.”
They added, “The filming dates are set at March 6-24 and the placement is Atlanta and Chicago,” and added that the one story particulars at that time had been “Boy meets lady will not be so easy when chaos ensues.”
On February twenty eighth, CBS Information Atlanta reported that the manufacturing was actively searching for extras.
The manufacturing coincides with Perry’s different film, at present filming within the type of Six Triple Eight, which started filming within the UK in early 2023 and is scheduled to wrap in April 2023.
When will Mea Culpa be on Netflix?
Netflix confirmed the discharge date (h/t NewonNetflix.information) through its media middle in January 2024, with the film set to launch globally on February twenty third, 2024, at midnight PST.
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