TV show 'Johnson' takes glimpse into Black male perspective.
Deji LaRay remembered when television shows like “Sex in the City” and “Insecure” captured the essence of friendships among women, but then realized there was hardly any male-driven stories being told in the same manner.
LaRay saw a lack of shows from the perspective of Black men and decided to create his own. He teamed up with retired NFL running back-turned-actor Thomas slot pg Q. Jones to develop the new series “Johnson,” which premieres Sunday on Bounce TV. Cedric the Entertainer, star of “The Neighborhood” on CBS, is a co-executive producer.
The series revolves around four lifelong friends — all sharing the same last name Johnson but not related. The lead characters are specifically written from the Black male point-of-view to explain why men make certain decisions that revolve around friendships, love and heartbreak.
LaRay said he wanted to insert “real, heartfelt and honest” conversations that men would have in the man cave or pool hall. |
