“Our Kind of People” premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 9 on Fox. Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically acclaimed book, “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich, and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years.
From writer and executive producer Karin Gist (“Star,” “Grey’s Anatomy”) and executive producer Lee Daniels (“Empire,” “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday”), “Our Kind of People” follows a strong-willed, single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever.
The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement.
The series stars Yaya DaCosta (“Chicago Med,” “Whitney”); Morris Chestnut (“The Resident”); Joe Morton (“Scandal”); Nadine Ellis (“Let’s Stay Together”); Lance Gross (“Hawaii 5-0”); Rhyon Nicole Brown (“Empire”); Kyle Bary (“Ginny & Georgia”) and newcomer Alana Bright. Ben Silverman and Rodney Ferrell (Propagate); Marc Velez (Lee Daniels Entertainment); Claire Brown (The Gist Of It Productions); Pam Williams and Montrel McKay also serve as executive producers. Tasha Smith (9-1-1, “Big Sky,” “P-Valley”) direct the series premiere of “Our Kind of People.”
Apple’s NAACP Image Award-winning drama “Truth Be Told” débuted season two featuring Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer and Academy Award-nominee Kate Hudson. The highly anticipated second season of this drama series premiered globally Friday, August 20, on Apple TV+
From acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman, stars and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Spencer, viewers will see 10-episodes for the second season of the anthology drama, which provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts. Season two follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice. Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
In addition to Hudson, joining the sophomore season are series regulars Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee.
Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Katherine LaNasa, Michael Beach, and Tami Roman. “Truth Be Told” is created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, and Endeavor Content. Serving as executive producers alongside Spellman are Octavia Spencer; Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine; Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for Chernin Entertainment; and Mikkel Nørgaard.
