Bestselling author Terry McMillan has joined forces with Lifetime to produce a captivating lineup of new movies, which will be released under the banner “Terry McMillan Presents.” With her previous novels turned hit films, such as “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and “Waiting to Exhale,” McMillan’s latest movies for Lifetime will delve into the love and lives of African American women, perfectly aligning with Lifetime’s 40th-anniversary celebrations.
Embracing Women’s Complexity
“As women, we’re multi-faceted. We’re intricate. We’re so many things,” McMillan commented in a statement. “Life isn’t always neatly packaged, and that’s why it’s thrilling to partner with Lifetime, a platform that allows women to share our stories in an authentic way.”
An Exciting Collaboration
Later this year, the first batch of original movies under the “Terry McMillan Presents” banner will be announced, complete with casting information. This project marks the second collaboration between Lifetime and McMillan, following the success of “A Day Late and a Dollar Short,” which starred notable actors like Whoopi Goldberg, Mekhi Phifer, and Anika Noni Rose.
Elaine Frontain Bryant, Lifetime’s EVP and head of programming, expressed her admiration for McMillan’s ability to capture the female experience in finding love and happiness. “We are thrilled to partner with her on these new movies,” said Bryant, “which I’m confident will deeply resonate with our viewers.”
A Trailblazing Author
McMillan is a celebrated figure, having won numerous accolades including the NAACP Image Award and the Essence Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award. Her debut novel, “Mama,” received the Doubleday New Voices Award and the American Book Award. All of her novels have also become New York Times bestsellers, including her latest work, “It’s Not All Downhill From Here.”
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Source: Lifetime Terry McMillan Movies