After four years, Adult Swim is finally bringing back its biblical comedy “Black Jesus.”
The comedy will return for Season 3 on Friday, Sept. 20. It last aired in November 2015.
The scripted live-action comedy features an African-American Jesus Christ living in modern-day Compton, California, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with his small group of followers. In Season 3, Black Jesus continues his mission to spread love and kindness in the neighborhood, encounters a local caped crusader, and draws the attention of the Pope himself.
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The series was created by Aaron McGruder (also known for creating “The Boondocks”) and Mike Clattenberg and stars Gerald “Slink” Johnson as Jesus Christ. Corey Holcomb, John Witherspoon, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Valenzia Algarin, Antwon Tanner and Dominique Witten also star.
Clattenberg and McGruder executive produce alongside Mainstay Entertainment CEO Norm Aladjem,...
The comedy will return for Season 3 on Friday, Sept. 20. It last aired in November 2015.
The scripted live-action comedy features an African-American Jesus Christ living in modern-day Compton, California, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with his small group of followers. In Season 3, Black Jesus continues his mission to spread love and kindness in the neighborhood, encounters a local caped crusader, and draws the attention of the Pope himself.
Also Read: 'Rick and Morty' Season 4 Adds Paul Giamatti, Sam Neill, Taika Waititi and Kathleen Turner
The series was created by Aaron McGruder (also known for creating “The Boondocks”) and Mike Clattenberg and stars Gerald “Slink” Johnson as Jesus Christ. Corey Holcomb, John Witherspoon, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Valenzia Algarin, Antwon Tanner and Dominique Witten also star.
Clattenberg and McGruder executive produce alongside Mainstay Entertainment CEO Norm Aladjem,...
- 9/10/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Adult Swim has renewed its new Aaron McGruder series "Black Jesus" and "Mike Tyson Mysteries" for second seasons. McGruder's live-action "Jesus" finds the son of God living in present day Compton, CA, on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood, with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers. Newcomer Gerald "Slink" Johnson stars as "Black Jesus." Charlie Murphy, Corey Holcomb, John Witherspoon, Kali Hawk, Andra Fuller, Antwon Tanner, Andrew Bachelor, Angela Gibbs, and Valenzia Algarin round out the starring cast. McGruder is executive producer through his 5 Mutts Productions,...
- 12/10/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 5 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "Black Budget," and it sounds like things will get pretty intriguing as the NCIS:La team work to uncover the motive behind a shooting at the Department Of Defense, and more. In the new, 5th episode press release: Callen and Sam are going to head to Mexico to track down the only employee who managed to escape a professional shooting at the department of defense. Press release number 2: Callen and Sam will head to Mexico to track down the only employee who managed to escape a professional shooting at the Department of Defense. In the meantime, the rest of the team is going to work to uncover the motive behind the shooting. Magician Bill Malone and John Billingsley guest star. Guest stars will feature: Tim Griffin (Unit Leader...
- 10/20/2014
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Tonight's the night folks! Adult Swim will premiere the network's new half-hour live-action scripted comedy "Black Jesus," from writer/producer, Aaron McGruder ("The Boondocks"), tonight, Thursday, August 7th at 11pm (Et/Pt). The series finds Jesus living in present day Compton, CA on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood, with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers. Newcomer Gerald "Slink" Johnson stars as "Black Jesus." Charlie Murphy, Corey Holcomb, John Witherspoon, Kali Hawk, Andra Fuller, Antwon Tanner, Andrew Bachelor, Angela Gibbs, and Valenzia Algarin round out the...
- 8/8/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The new edition of the Indie Spotlight contains the latest independent horror news sent our way. In this week’s feature, we have the first information on this year’s CineMayhem Film Festival, details on Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. I & II, the first photos from Warhouse, and much more:
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
CineMayhem Film Festival Announced: “Created as a way to pay homage to and celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and those unafraid to take risks with their storytelling, CineMayhem’s diverse line-up includes advanced screenings of two highly anticipated genre projects including Magnet Releasing’s visceral horror anthology The ABC’s Of Death and Breaking Glass Pictures’ mindbending drama K-11 directed by Jules Stewart (Crank: High Voltage, Mortal Kombat).
CineMayhem is also thrilled to announce that it will also be hosting the World Premieres of Roadside directed by Eric England (Madison County) and the latest short film from Ryan Spindell...
- 2/10/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
The second full length episode of zombie web series Chronicles of the Dead is now available, and we have it in its entirety right here. It's an horrific 24-minute piece that can best be described as a mini-movie.
"Apocalypse Part 2" is directed by Brian Hernandez, written by Hernandez and Younger Robbins, and produced by Erin Cathcart, Robbins, and Hernandez. It stars Moneer Yaqubi, Julia Lehman, Lyndsey Doolen, Brenda Koo, Valenzia Algarin, Aaron Leddick, and Ryan Hannah King.
To stay up-to-date on future episodes, be sure to subscribe to the 3N Films YouTube Channel. For more in the meantime visit the official Chronicles of the Dead website, "like" Chronicles of the Dead on Facebook, and follow 3N Films on Twitter (@3NFilms).
Synopsis
Chronicles of the Dead (review here) documents the experiences of several friends who are caught off guard by a zombie apocalypse. This second graphic account depicts the historic, and never to be forgotten,...
"Apocalypse Part 2" is directed by Brian Hernandez, written by Hernandez and Younger Robbins, and produced by Erin Cathcart, Robbins, and Hernandez. It stars Moneer Yaqubi, Julia Lehman, Lyndsey Doolen, Brenda Koo, Valenzia Algarin, Aaron Leddick, and Ryan Hannah King.
To stay up-to-date on future episodes, be sure to subscribe to the 3N Films YouTube Channel. For more in the meantime visit the official Chronicles of the Dead website, "like" Chronicles of the Dead on Facebook, and follow 3N Films on Twitter (@3NFilms).
Synopsis
Chronicles of the Dead (review here) documents the experiences of several friends who are caught off guard by a zombie apocalypse. This second graphic account depicts the historic, and never to be forgotten,...
- 2/3/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
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