Queens (TV Series)

Queens is an American comedy television series created, written and executive produced by Zahir McGhee. The series is produced by ABC Signature for the Walt Disney Company. It will premiere on October 19, 2021, on ABC and in select countries on Disney+ via the streaming hub Star as an original series.

Synopsis
"Queens" follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world.

Main

 * Eve as Brianna aka Professor Sex
 * Naturi Naughton as Jill aka Da Thrill
 * Nadine Velazquez as Valeria aka Butter Pecan
 * Brandy as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics
 * Taylor Selé as Eric Jones
 * Pepi Sonuga as Lil Muffin

Recurring

 * Precious Way as Jojo
 * Cam’ron
 * Felisha Terrell as Tina

Development
On January 29, 2021, it was announced that ABC ordered a pilot for 90s hip hop musical drama titled Queens from Scandal and Private Practice alum Zahir McGhee. On May 14, 2021, it was announced that the network has given Queens a series order for the 2021-22 season.

Casting
In February, Eve and Naturi Naughton joined the series as a leads. On March 1, 2021, it was announced that Tim Story is set to helm the pilot. In March, Pepi Sonuga, Brandy, Nadine Velazquez and Taylor Sele joined the cast as a series regulars. In September, Precious Way, Cam’ron and Felisha Terrell joined the series in recurring roles.

Trivia

 * Swizz Beatz serves as musical executive producer of the series.

Images

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