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Tyler Perry is set to tell the origin story of Madea in a new Showtime drama set in 70s Atlanta
Tyler Perry is taking Madea to the small screen.The entertainment giant, 51, is teaming up with Showtime to tell his signature character's origin story in the dramatic series Mabel, according to Deadline.Perry and Tim Palen-created series has already received a multi-script order for the show, which will follow Madea during her 20s in Atlanta, back when she was known as Mabel. How it began...