Check out a sneak peek of the news dramedy series “Johnson,” premiering August on Bounce TV on August 1st with back-to-back episodes starting at 8 pm EST.
The series centers around four life-long best friends in Atlanta, all of whom share the same last name (Johnson), the series revolves around what happens when the four guys find themselves in vastly different places in their lives and it begins to threaten their bond.
Produced in partnership between Eric C. Rhone and Cedric The Entertainer’s A Bird & A Bear Entertainment and Deji LaRay and Thomas Q. Jones’ Midnight Train Productions, the series spotlights an ensemble cast that includes LaRay (Bosch, Greenleaf), Jones (P- Valley, Luke Cage), Philip Smithey (Switched At Birth, The Rookie) and Derrex Brady (NCIS, First).
“Johnson” will also feature comedian D.L. Hughley as the fifth Johnson – Eugene, uncle to Jones’ character, a preacher turned podcaster whose unfiltered views have earned him a following.
Designed to explore topics from the Black male perspective, but in a way that is inclusive of all men, the series will look to give insight into why men say and do certain things. In addition, the show will look to break down misconceptions and bridge the gap between conflicting perspectives on various subjects, even within individual communities.
Check out a sneak peek below.
