Lifetime has dropped the trailer for its latest romantic drama, ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Forever,’ premiering on August 24 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. Starring Taye Diggs and Meagan Good, this film weaves a touching narrative of unexpected love, familial bonds, and personal growth.
An official synopsis reveals, “Johnnie (Diggs) returns home after a tour of military service, where he’s unexpectedly met with divorce papers. With his life at a crossroads, the last thing he expected was to fall for the local policewoman Carlie (Good), who pulled him over for speeding.” Determined to win Carlie’s heart, Johnnie must also gain the trust of her three daughters, facing his own fears and regrets along the way.
The film, directed by Charles Murray and scripted by Bart Baker, showcases Johnnie’s journey as he asks Carlie, “Would you ever consider going to dinner with me?” She responds, “Have you ever dated someone with kids before?” to which Johnnie admits, “No.” The trailer hints at the challenges they face, including a scene where one of Carlie’s daughters accuses her of “ruining my life!” Yet, amidst the turmoil, a tender relationship blossoms, leading to moments of love and laughter.
Watch the trailer below.
Produced by The Ninth House in collaboration with GroupM Motion Entertainment, ‘Forever’ features executive producers Taye Diggs, Meagan Good, and renowned author Terry McMillan. The production team includes director Charles Murray, Richard Foster, and Chet Fenster from GroupM Motion Entertainment, with Emmy-winning producer Shelby Stone, Autumn Federici, and Jake Helgren also contributing as producers for The Ninth House.
The ‘Terry McMillan Presents’ series continues with ‘Tempted By Love,’ premiering a week earlier on August 17. This film stars Garcelle Beauvais, Vaughn W. Hebron, Lela Rochon, Emmy-winner Loretta Devine, and Donna Biscoe. ‘Tempted By Love’ follows Ava (Beauvais), a renowned chef who returns to South Carolina to care for her elderly aunt (Biscoe) and forms a passionate connection with Luke (Hebron), a younger driver.
These films are part of McMillan’s collaboration with Lifetime, celebrating the network’s 40th anniversary. Known for bestsellers like ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’ and ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ McMillan’s partnership aims to portray the love and lives of Black women. ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love’ is executive produced by Garcelle Beauvais and D’Angela Proctor for Undaunted Content, alongside McMillan, Richard Foster, and Chet Fenster from GroupM Motion Entertainment. Directed by Taliah Breon with a script by Tamara T. Gregory, this film continues Beauvais’s collaboration with Lifetime, announced in April, including three original movies following the success of ‘Black Girl Missing’ and the upcoming ‘Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie.’
Don’t miss the heartfelt journey of ‘Terry McMillan Presents: Forever’ on Lifetime, promising a tale of love, family, and new beginnings.