OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) has given a series order to “Love Is __,” a new drama from Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil. The Akils will create and executive produce the series through their company Akil Productions. Mara Brock Akil will serve as show runner. The series, which had previously been in development at ABC as a multi-camera comedy, will be produced in association with Warner Horizon. It is slated to premiere in 2018.
“I’ve dreamed of working with the Akils,” said Oprah Winfrey. “I’ve been a huge fan of their work since first viewing ‘Girlfriends.’ They know just how to hit the cultural nerve to make you think and laugh at the same time.”
“To have a partner that brings the attention to detail and sheer excellence that Oprah has built an empire on is an absolute dream come true for Salim and me,” said Mara Brock Akil. “That, and it’s Oprah! ‘Love Is ___’ is not only a passion project, but is a personal one for us as well. We’re grateful to have her wholehearted support and magic touch behind this story.”
Based on the Akils’ relationship, the series will tell the story of a power couple navigating the landscape of Black Hollywood. Mara Brock Akil is the creator of “Girlfriends” and “Being Mary Jane.” She and husband Salim Akil, director of the film “Jumping the Broom,” co-created “The Game.” The two are executive producers of the CW’s upcoming DC Comics-based superhero series “Black Lightning,” on which Salim Akil serves as showrunner.
Source: Oprah Winfrey Network Orders Drama From Mara Brock and Salim Akil | Variety
Oprah Winfrey Network Orders Drama "Love Is_" from "Being Mary Jane" and "Black Lightning" Executive Producers Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil
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That’s all good for the Akil’s .. but you keep hearing of these breakthroughs, accomplishments and doors opening for AA show-runners and producers, but the doors seem to shut behind them. You never hear of any of these producers, especially in Atlanta, opening doors for new staff writers, crew, and innovative creators trying to get in the door… Where’s the love? Oprah, Mara, Salim…?
Great ideal…helping one another. Perhaps, they have workshops. Send HARPO and/or OWN an email.
happiness and love , hardest thing to under stand but for the people that are having a hard time about what happiness and love is I’ll tell you what it is… HAPPINESS , is the positive things about your self and LOVE love is share them positive things with others……