“Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke” is officially in production, and Netflix just announced who’s stepping into the firehouse.
If you like character-driven dramas set inside high-pressure worlds, this one is stepping directly into that space.
Let me walk you through what we know so far.
What Is “Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke” About?
“Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke” is a 16-episode, hour-long drama written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry under his multi-year first-look deal with Netflix.
Angi Bones and Tony Strickland are producing for Tyler Perry Studios.
According to the official logline, the series follows a group of firefighters navigating the intense demands of their profession while dealing with personal struggles, fractured relationships, and the emotional weight that comes with saving lives in dangerous situations.
So while the setting is a firehouse, the core of the series centers on relationships, pressure, and the toll that kind of responsibility can take.
Meet The Cast
Here’s who has been announced:
- Tyler Lepley (“Ruth & Boaz,” “Tyler Perry’s Duplicity,” “Harlem”) as Owen
- Mike Merrill (“STRAW,” “The Black Hamptons”) as Cameron
- Da’Vinchi (“BMF,” “All American”) as Noah
- Eltony Williams (“If Loving You Is Wrong,” “Designated Survivor”) as Jermaine
- Brock O’Hurn (“The Righteous Gemstones,” “Euphoria”) as Ethan
- Joe Hunter (“Survivor” Season 48 and Season 50) as Chief Bailey
- Karen Obilom (“House Party,” “Doom Patrol,” “Chicago PD”) as Laura
- Brittany S. Hall (“Finding Joy,” “Ballers”) as Angela
- Mariah Goodie (“Be Someone,” “The Message and the Messenger”) as Rhonda
- Jordan Rodriguez (“Here Comes the Flood,” “Jane the Virgin,” “Awkward”) as Brent
- Judi Moon (“What Love Will Make You Do,” “Last Love”) as Darcy
Production is currently underway in Atlanta, Georgia.
Part Of A Bigger Netflix Slate
This series joins other Tyler Perry Studios projects on Netflix, including “Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black,” which has spent multiple weeks in the Global English TV Top 10 and was recently renewed for a third season.
Related: ‘Tyler Perry’s Beauty In Black’ Season 2 Part 2 Trailer
It also adds to Netflix’s growing list of Atlanta-filmed productions, alongside “Stranger Things,” “Sweet Magnolias,” “’Tis So Sweet,” and “All the Sinners Bleed.”
Related: All-Star Cast Joins Taraji P. Henson In Netflix’s Faith-Based Drama ‘Tis So Sweet’
A premiere date has not yet been announced, but now that production has started, more details should follow.
Frens, what do you think about a firefighter drama in the Tyler Perry universe?
Is this something you would check out? Drop down in the comments and let’s talk about it.
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