Usher Developing Series Based on His Music, Will Tell the Story of Black Love in Atlanta (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comEmily Longeretta On the heels of a charismatic Super Bowl halftime performance, Usher is now bringing his music to the small screen.
The eight-time Grammy winner has partnered with UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, to develop a drama series. Executive producers are Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Katie Zucker (Mad Massive Entertainment) and Kenny Meiselas (KMei Productions). “My 30-year catalog has resonated with so many people no matter where they were in their lives,” Usher said in a statement. “I’m happy to be working with UCP to bring the music to life.
I hope the series resonates with you the way my music continues to.” Per the official logline, the drama is about “Black love in Atlanta and individuals looking to find a place to call home.
The series will explore music, style, sex, romance and secrets that threaten to tear relationships apart.” While too early to confirm, there’s a possibility that the artist could appear on the show as well.
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