Familial problems meet a career on the brink of destruction in Netflix’s “True Story.” Kevin Hart leads the limited series in a role far from his usual comedic performances. Hart is not the first comedian to step into the dramatic realm, but it’s a move that could catch audiences off guard. Executive Producer Eric Newman sees ‘Story’ as a chance to show Hart’s range. “I’m really blown away, and yet, also not surprised that Kevin is as good as he is,” the producer told EW. Newman himself boasts an impressive record with Netflix; previous projects for the service include “Hemlock Grove,” “Narcos,” and “Bright.”
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Wesley Snipes co-stars as an older brother with his own set of problems. His work in ‘Story’ offers yet another chance to show versatility. It also builds on the buzz he received for his portrayal of D’Urville Martin in 2019’s “Dolemite Is My Name.” The film became an important and critically acclaimed step in Snipes’ evolving career.
‘Story’ features a two-person team of directors, both with experience guiding dramatic fare. Stephen Williams from “Watchmen” and “Lost” helms the first three episodes. He’s taking on executive producer duties as well. Hanelle M. Culpepper directs the rest of the series. Culpepper’s credits include the Paramount+ staple “Star Trek: Picard” and the CW reboot of “Kung Fu.” In addition to her episodic work, she’s directing the biographical project “1000 Miles.”
The series’ official synopsis:
A tour stop in Kid’s (Hart) hometown of Philadelphia becomes a matter of life and death for one of the world’s most famous comedians when the consequences of a lost evening with his wayward older brother (Snipes) threaten to destroy everything he’s built.
Tawny Newsome, Will Catlett, Paul Adelstein, Theo Rossi, Ash Santos, John Ales, Chris Diamantopoulos, Lauren London, and Billy Zane also star in “True ‘Story.” Netflix will debut the entire series on November 24th. Watch the first trailer for the project below.
