Prime Video is continuing to stack the chairs at Calvin’s.
The streamer has added eight new guest stars to Barbershop, its upcoming comedy series inspired by MGM’s beloved film franchise. The new additions include Ego Nwodim, Zack Fox, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Devon Walker, Comedian CP, Diallo Riddle, and Belmont Cameli.
The series stars Jermaine Fowler as Travis “Trav” Porter, a young barber determined to live up to the legacy of his grandfather — a legend at Chicago’s iconic Calvin’s Barbershop. While the barbers may be new, the shop remains a community cornerstone: loud debates, sharp opinions, and some of the dopest fades in the city. At Calvin’s, the cut is never just the cut.
As previously reported, the show’s series regulars also include Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., and E.J. Bonilla. The previously reported recurring cast includes Bokeem Woodbine, Bresha Webb, Langston Kerman, and Tiana Okoye.
The guest stars and their roles are as follows:
- Zack Fox as Alderman Warren
- Ego Nwodim as Shelly-Ann
- Diallo Riddle as Pastor Devante
- Ziwe as Abbi
- Tituss Burgess as Juan Grillz
- Comedian CP as Marvin
- Devon Walker as Southside Swole
- Belmont Cameli as Shep
Behind the scenes, Barbershop is written and executive produced by Marshall Todd, who co-wrote the original 2002 film, with Max Searle serving as co-showrunner. Executive producers include Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Mike Stein for Hartbeat, alongside Bradley Gardner, Cameron Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford, Tiffany Brown, and State Street Pictures. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
The original Barbershop film debuted in 2002, starring Ice Cube as Calvin, and quickly became a cultural staple for its humor, heart, and authentic depiction of Black barbershop culture. The franchise went on to spawn two sequels and the Queen Latifah-led Beauty Shop, grossing more than $235 million worldwide. A short-lived Showtime TV adaptation aired in 2005, but nearly two decades later, Prime Video is giving Calvin’s a full streaming-era revival for a new generation.
The Barbershop series is part of Prime Video’s broader push to reimagine classic MGM properties, alongside projects like the Legally Blonde prequel Elle and a new Tomb Raider drama.