Forever has a brand-new first look in new images from Netflix. The streamer dropped fresh images for the modern day Judy Blume adaptation. Mara Brock Akil’s Forever is a Black romance set in Los Angeles. Netflix premieres Forever on May 8. Check out what the showrunner had to say to TUDUM down below. Take a look at our main characters as well.
“I’ve always credited Judy Blume as part of the seasoning of my voice as a writer,” Brock said. “She was one of the first writers I read that dared to be honest about the human condition in young people and you can see traces of her writing style within my own.”
Brock Akil continues, “What better metaphor for this love story than what LA represents, for not only me, but a lot of people. LA is a place for dreamers, and chasing dreams is no different than chasing love, it comes with the highs, the lows, the epic and the intimate.”
Blume’s work has been a focus for Netflix for a while. Back in 2022, the company was ecstatic about getting the chance to adapt this beloved story. Renate Radford, Netflix’s vice president of overall deals wrote, “Mara’s creative and authentic storytelling allows us to present a fresh take on an iconic coming-of-age love story. We look forward to bringing the series to a global audience.”
Netflix Gives Fans New Look At Forever
The buzz is building around this sweet drama. Here’s what Netflix had to say about Forever in this brand new description for the upcoming series.
“Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever, is being reimagined for a new generation by Mara Brock Akil. It’s an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018. Premiering on Netflix this year.”
For a little extra background, TUDUM also has some details: “Simone will play Keisha Clark, a young confident, smart, and fiery track star with clear dreams for life after high school. Meanwhile, Cooper Jr. will portray Justin Edwards, a nerd at heart disguised in an athlete’s body. Justin dreams of playing D1 basketball and achieving more than his successful parents. Love will lead him to who he truly is.”
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