Netflix is set to release an original limited series entitled True Story. The show will have eight episodes, which will be loosely based on comedian Kevin Hart’s life and career. Hart is the lead actor as well as one of the executive producers of True Story through HartBeat Productions, and this show will give us a closer look into a very pivotal event in his personal life.
The show was first announced by Deadline last December, and production began during the early months of 2021. Eric Newman, the Netflix producer behind Hemlock Grove and Narcos, wrote and co-produced the series alongside Hart.
The show will begin when Kid (Hart) is performing in his hometown of Philadelphia for his tour. The famous comedian’s tour stop quickly transforms into a serious situation when he meets his older brother, who’s threatening to destroy everything that Kid has worked hard for.
Hart himself started his career by doing plenty of stand-up comedy shows, before he got his first acting break in 2002’s Paper Soldiers. This talented man remains one of today’s best paid comedians, on top of being a successful actor.
Hart recently teamed up with his friend, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, in the box office hit Jumanji: The Next Level in 2019, and they are both hoping for another collaboration in the DC Movie Black Adam. He has also starred in Get Hard, as well as in a comedy special on Netflix named Kevin Hart: Irresponsible. But this multi-talented actor and comedian didn’t stop there: he has dabbled in other ventures, such as hosting, modelling, and even poker, landing himself on Poker.org’s list of top poker players according to net worth. Hart is a regular at PokerStars events and has even won in live tournaments. In music, he’s managed to release several tracks under the name Chocolate Droppa. Overall, Hart has been successful in every venture he undertakes, so we can look forward to a good story as well as a good performance in True Story.
Starring alongside Hart is Wesley Snipes, another all-rounder who will be playing Kid’s brother, Carlton. Snipes is an award-winning actor who’s known for his roles in Blade and New Jack City. Most recently, he starred in the critically acclaimed comedy film Dolemite is My Name. This multi-talented actor is also a producer and a professional martial artist. Fans of Blade would know that Snipes is a skilled martial artist who first learned martial arts at the age of 7, according to Britannica’s biography of Snipes. He was able to attain a fifth degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, on top of the many acting awards that he has garnered in his long acting career.
These two leads are set to lead the way for the upcoming series, and fans have a lot to be excited about. According to Newman, “Kevin Hart’s career is one defined by courageous creative risks and Wesley Snipes is a legendary talent – together they are truly a dream team.”
Moreover, Looper’s report on the rest of the cast cites that Hart and Snipes will also be joined by well-loved actors. Tawny Newsome will star as one of Kid’s writers, Will Catlett will be Kid’s bodyguard, while Lauren London will act as Kid’s ex-wife. They will also be acting alongside Paul Adelstein, Ash Santos, Chris Diamantopoulos, John Ales, and Billy Zane.
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