The trailer forTyler Perry’s She The Peoplesees an elected lieutenant governor facing the challenges of her new position in anupcoming Netflix comedy series. Co-created, written, directed, and produced by Perry, Netflix’s upcoming political comedy follows Mississippi’s first Black female lieutenant governor who must manage her quirky family and deal with a boss who’s stuck in the past. Terri J. Vaughn leads the show’s cast alongside Jade Novah, Jo Marie Payton, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, and Dyon Brooks.
Now,Netflixhas released thefirst official trailer forTyler Perry’s She The People. The trailer introduces Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, the newly elected lieutenant governor of Mississippi, who quickly realizes the job is a lot more than she bargained for, as she must contend with a sexist and condescending governor while also attempting to keep her family in line now that they are all in the public eye. Watch the full trailer below:
What She The People’s Trailer Means For The Show
Tyler Perry Is Returning To Comedy
In recent years, Tyler Perry’s projects have been confined to streaming services, most notably Netflix, where he has a multi-year deal to write, direct, and produce films and series. This includes the filmsA Fall from Grace,A Jazzman’s Blues,Mea Culpa, andThe Six Triple Eight,and theseriesBeauty in Black. He also had the moviesDivorce in the BlackandDuplicityreleased on Amazon Prime Video. However,every one of these movies or shows have been either dramas or thrillers, and were panned by critics for offering little beyond their genre conventions.
She The Peopleis Perry’s first comedic project in years, representing his return to the genre that he is best known for, having playedMadea in a dozen movies. As a comedy series following a female political figure,She The Peoplecould end up having a lot in common with HBO’sVeep, which ran for seven seasons, won multiple Emmys, and is often cited as one of the best comedy series of all time. Though it’s unlikelyShe The Peoplewill achieve that level of success, it’s certainly a promising sign that Perry is returning to comedy.
Our Take On She The People’s Trailer
It Could Become A Mainstream Hit
Though Tyler Perry’s recent streaming shows have only appealed to a limited audience,She The People, with itsVeep-like premise and sharp satirical edge, has the chance to become a more mainstream hit on Netflix. That is, ifTyler Perry’s She The Peoplehas the same biting wit asVeep, it could break through to a broader audience. Otherwise, Perry’s return to comedy will continue withMadea’s Destination Wedding, coming to Netflix in the near future.
Tyler Perry’s She The Peoplewill release in two parts on Netflix, with part one releasing on May 22, followed by part two on August 14.
