Amazon Greenlights Barbershop Series Starring Jermaine Fowler

Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a new "Barbershop" TV series starring Jermaine Fowler as Travis “Trav” Porter, the grandson of a legendary barber at Calvin’s barbershop in Chicago. The series, created and executive produced by Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original 2002 film, along with co-showrunner Max Searle, aims to revive the lively community atmosphere and classic banter of the iconic barbershop, while introducing new characters. Kevin Hart's Hartbeat Productions, Prominent Productions, and State Street Pictures are also involved in the production. Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, praised the collaboration and expressed excitement about bringing the franchise to a new global audience. This new series marks the sixth installment in the "Barbershop" franchise and follows a previous Showtime adaptation that lasted only one season. While it is not yet confirmed if any original cast members will appear, the show promises to maintain the spirit of the films, emphasizing community and culture in the Chicago setting.