TV One's Original Film Bad Dad Rehab: The Next Session Premieres Sunday, June 20 (Father's Day) at 8 P.M. ET/7C
The brand-new cast for the BAD DAD REHAB franchise includes Big Daddy Kane, Lamman Rucker, Blue Kimble, Onyekwere Eme-Akwari, Carlo Mendez and Chrystale Wilson
SILVER SPRING, Md., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the success of its popular film BAD DAD REHAB, TV One today announced the premiere of BAD DAD REHAB: THE NEXT SESSION. The film features a brand-new cast that includes rapper Anthony "Big Daddy Kane" Hardy (Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap, Dead Heist) as Owen, Lamman Rucker ("Greenleaf", "Why Did I Get Married") as Mr. Arnold, Blue Kimble ("Monogamy," "Ruthless") as Chauncey, Onyekwere Eme-Akwari ("Queen of the South") as Marshall, Carlo Mendez ("90210," "Parks and Recreation") as Hosea, Chrystale Wilson ("The Rich and the Ruthless") as Marjory. The film will air on Sunday, June 20 at 8 P.M. ET/7C.
"The film is a fun, entertaining and authentic way to address the struggles and varied realities of fatherhood," said Jason Ryan, Executive in Charge of Production for TV One. "I'm excited to help bring this important story to our audience as we celebrate the men who shaped us this Father's Day."
BAD DAD REHAB: THE NEXT SESSION follows the new class of Bad Dads hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey who must confront their personal demons in order to get their act together and become better dads. Hosea (Mendez) is more concerned about being his rebellious son's best friend than disciplining him. Marshall (Eme-Akwari) works pyramid schemes in his mancave instead of helping his frustrated wife and son. Chaucey (Kimble) holds a grudge against his ex-girlfriend oblivious that it's hurting their young daughter. Owen (Hardy) spent thirty years denying his daughter from an affair but now wants to make amends before her impending wedding.
Bad Dad Rehab: The Next Session is written by Keronda McKnight, directed by Juwan Lee with casting by George Pierre. The film is produced for TV One by Swirl Films with Eric Tomosunas, Keith Neal, Ron Robinson and James Sepplefrick serving as Executive Producers. For TV One, Jason Ryan is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production.
For more information about TV One's upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network's companion website at http://www.tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@tvonetv) using the hashtag #BADDADREHAB.
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