‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘Varnell Hill’ Starring Tommy Davidson Ordered at BET+

Tommy Davidson will reprise his “Martin” role of Varnell Hill in a spinoff of the ’90s sitcom ordered by BET+ and co-created by Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans.
The series takes viewers behind the scenes of “The Varnell Hill Show,” the fictional late-night talk show hosted by Davidson’s character. It’s a workplace comedy set amidst the chaos of TV production.
Per the logline, “The series explores Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams involved in the making of the show. With its blend of satire, humor, cutaways, and fourth-wall breaks, the show promises to engage audiences in a fresh and innovative way.”
It’s unclear if Lawrence will reprise his role in the new series as Varnell’s rival, but the series promises “a mixture of exciting new characters and celebrity guest cameos.
The series takes viewers behind the scenes of “The Varnell Hill Show,” the fictional late-night talk show hosted by Davidson’s character. It’s a workplace comedy set amidst the chaos of TV production.
Per the logline, “The series explores Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders, and creative teams involved in the making of the show. With its blend of satire, humor, cutaways, and fourth-wall breaks, the show promises to engage audiences in a fresh and innovative way.”
It’s unclear if Lawrence will reprise his role in the new series as Varnell’s rival, but the series promises “a mixture of exciting new characters and celebrity guest cameos.
- 4/15/2025
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
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