A “Martin” thirtieth Anniversary Reunion Particular Is Coming to BET+ in 2022

Wazzup, wazzup, wazzuuuuuup! On Feb. 18, Deadline introduced {that a} “Martin” thirtieth anniversary reunion hosted by Affion Crockett, is coming to BET+ in 2022. The reunion particular, taped on Feb. 20, will characteristic interviews with the surviving solid, together with Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II, in addition to behind-the-scenes commentary on the present’s cultural significance. Sadly, Thomas Mikal Ford, who performed Tommy, died in 2016 from a ruptured belly aneurysm. “To have the ability to sit right here 30 years later with this wonderful solid that has had such an impression on popular culture is actually a blessing,” Lawrence stated in an announcement to Deadline. “I’m all the time humbled that the followers nonetheless need extra of the present and its characters. I’m wanting ahead to the reunion particular.”

Lawrence’s manufacturing firm, Run Tel Dat Leisure, will government produce the reunion. “Martin is likely one of the most beloved sitcoms in our neighborhood, each as a result of it’s vastly entertaining and since it performed a pivotal position in altering the narrative of Black voices in leisure and in tradition by the portrayal of younger, bold Black leads and wholesome Black relationships,” stated BET CEO Scott Mills. “Many years later, that illustration continues to be simply as vital, which is why we’re so excited to honor a collection that put Black tradition entrance and middle on our platform that embraces Black tradition day by day.”

In 1997, Campbell filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in opposition to Lawrence. Finally, the lawsuit was settled out of court docket, however the comic insists there’s nothing however love between Campbell and himself. In January 2020, Lawrence shared a photograph of him and his on-screen wife to Instagram, writing, “Whatever the previous or any misrepresentation of it Within the press, I’ve nothin however love for Tisha then and now. We’re good and all the time shall be! #teammartymar #yougogirl” Campbell appeared to echo his sentiment when she commented on the put up, writing: “YOU GO BOY My fam fo life!”

The whole “Martin” collection, which ran from 1992 to 1997, is presently streaming on BET+.