Impact Network Greenlights Inaugural Scripted Original Series ‘Highly Favored’ From Bentley Kyle Evans (EXCLUSIVE)

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Joe Otterson TV Reporter Impact Network has greenlit its first ever original scripted series, Variety has learned exclusively.

Impact Network, which is completely Black-founded and operated, has ordered the half-hour workplace comedy “Highly Favored” from Bentley Kyle Evans. “We’re excited to start production on our first ever original scripted series and to have it in the expert hands of prolific producer Bentley Kyle Evans and his Harvest Studios team,” said Impact Network CEO Wayne T.

Jackson. “Highly Favored” is said to explore “the clash between tradition and modernity through the point of view of a charismatic yet old-fashioned pastor faced with the challenges of modernizing his church to keep up with the times, while dealing with a quirky cast of characters and an outrageous but well-meaning family,” per the official logline.

The cast and premiere date will be announced at a later date. Impact has ordered six episodes. “I’m thrilled to partner with Impact Network on their first original scripted series,” Evans said. “‘Highly Favored’ combines the comedy and quirky characters of both ‘Amen’ and ‘The Office’ and is perfect for these times.” Evans serves as executive producer, director, and showrunner on “Highly Favored” via Harvest Studios, with Trenten W.