written by Nichelle Taylor
Executive producer Lee Daniels shared a first look photo of the cast in character.
The initial show ran for 6 seasons, from 1988 to 1993. The reboot will feature a Black middle-class family living in Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1960s.
The heart of the show, and the central character Dean, will be played by Elisha “EJ” Williams. The series will chronicle Dean’s adolescent years as he ascertains his role in his family and the outside world.
The cast also includes Dulé Hill, who will star as Bill, a loving father and musician, Saycon Sengbloh as his insightful and well-disposed wife Lillian, and Laura Kariuki as Dean’s well-liked and adorned older sister, Kim.
Additionally, Don Cheadle will lend his voice as the narrator and adult version of Dean. Throughout the narration, “Adult Dean” will recall his life experiences as he enters a new phase of his life as a grandfather.
Like the early version of the series, Dean will fancy a love interest named Keisa Clemmons played by Milan Ray.
Fred Savage will direct the pilot and executive produce the series along with Daniels, comedy writer Saladin K. Patterson and Marc Velez. The co-creator of the original show, Neal Marlens, will serve as a consultant.
ABC ordered the pilot for the series back in January of 2021.
