The UB Video Interview: The Cast of ‘Twenties’ Talk Season 2 + ‘Twenties After-Show With B. Scott’
The second season of “Twenties” will debut on BET and BET HER Tonight October 13th at 10pm PT/ET, followed by one new episode every Wednesday.
Additionally, you can watch the “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott” immediately following the episodes weekly. During the after-show, B. Scott will be joined by the cast and an esteemed roster of guests including voices from the Black LGBTQ+ community that haven’t always been given a platform to provide candid commentary and insights.
On Tonight‘s season opener, entitled “One Night Only?”
Hattie juggles working on her script, settling into a new place, and trying to make it work with Ida B.. Meanwhile, Nia starts her first day on Cocoa’s Butter and Marie questions her relationship with Chuck, played by Jevon McFerrin.
Tonight‘s episode includes an hilarious scene regarding proper grammar. The new season is eventful and eye-opening, with some shocking developments on the way.
The dynamic ensemble cast includes Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore, Gabrielle Graham, Sophina Brown, and Jevon McFerrin. Along with a recurring guest cast including Alex Akpobome, Louie Anderson, Madeline Byrne, Rick Fox, Ashli Haynes, Kiki Haynes, Donell Rawlings, Nia Jervier, Bernard David Jones, Lea Robinson, Big Sean, Shylo Shaner, Iman Shumpert, Marsha Thomason, Kym E. Whitley, Vanessa L. Williams, and Parker Young.
From creator, writer, and executive producer Lena Waithe and Hillman Grad Productions, the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series, follows “Hattie,” a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties, played by Jonica T. Gibbs and her two straight best friends, “Marie” played by Christina Elmore and “Nia” played by Gabrielle Graham, as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles.
UB‘s Tishelle spoke with the talented Jonica T. Gibbs, Christina Elmore and Gabrielle Graham about the new season. Their characters this season, why we should all tune in and much more!
In the premiere episode of “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott,” B. Scott sits down with Lena Waithe and Jonica T. Gibbs where they will take a deep dive into the new season discussing, Why Lena took a chance on newcomer Jonica T. Gibbs? Why it is so significant to have a Queer, Black woman as a lead character on TV? How did “Twenties” find its home on BET? And a lot more!
Additional guests will include Amber Whittingham (@amberscloset), Big Sean (Rapper and Tristan, Twenties), Christina Elmore (‘Marie,’ Twenties), Crystal Anderson (Dear, Black Love), David Bernard Jones (‘Jason,’ Twenties), Derica Cole Washington (Costume Designer), Donnell Rawling (Comedian, Actor and ‘Dwayne,’ Twenties), Estelle (Singer) Gabrielle Graham (‘Nia,’ Twenties), Iman Shumpert (NBA Player and ‘Quintrell,’ Twenties), JessHilarious (comedian), Jevon McFerrin (‘Chuck,’ Twenties), Kenya Moore (TV and Media Personality), Lea Robinson (‘Rev Ty,’ Twenties), Nia Jervier (‘Vanessa,’ Twenties), Parker Young (‘Zach,’ Twenties), Rich Fresh (Designer), Shylo Shaner (‘Idina,’ Twenties) Sophina Brown (‘Ida B.,’ Twenties) and Xavier Watson (‘Chance,’ Twenties).
“Twenties After-Show With B. Scott” is executive produced by Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani, with Rocio Melara overseeing for their Hillman Grad Productions banner; B. Scott under their Ahoskie Productions banner; Sergio Alfaro, Michael Weinberg, Fernita Wynn, Ray Giuliani for Invent TV; producer Alberlynne “Abby” Woods; consultant Rachel Miskowiec.
