Tyler Perry, DeVon Franklin Partner: Netflix Faith Based Films [Video]

Netflix is diving deep into faith-based programming. Their first step is announcing a partnership with DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry. 

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Under the multi-year deal, both Hollywood heavyweights will produce several films in conjunction with Tyler Perry Studios. Their first offering will be “R&B.” Written by Mike Elliot of “Brown Sugar” fame and Cory Tynan of “Play’d, “R&B” is a modern-day retelling of the story of one of the Bible’s most iconic couples, Ruth and Boaz.  

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Set in Tennessee, “R&B” follows a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman. While doing that, she finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had. Casting has yet to announced for the film.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand our relatio nship with Tyler Perry Studios,” Niija Kuykendall, Vice President at Netflix Film, …