TVOne just kicked off production of a new film titled Hit A Lick, starring Lance Gross, Lil Mama and more. Get the details on the new flick, plus deets on Patti LaBelle’s new cooking show inside….
Looks like TVOne is ready to bring some heat.
The network has just kicked off production for a new original film titled Hit A Lick. The film features YBF stars Lance Gross, Lil Mama, Floyd Mayweather, Tami Roman, Big Freedia and Lil Zane. And get this, the film will mark “Empire” star Tasha Smith’s directorial debut as she will be working behind-the-scenes to make this film come to life.
Hit A Lick is the network’s first original movie inspired by an episode of TV One’s original series, For My Man. The TV film will tell the tragic story of Falicia Blakely (Lil Mama), a teen mom who grows up in the fast-lane. When she becomes an exotic dancer, she attracts the attention of local pimp and predator, Dino (Lance Gross). His empty promises of a life together turn Falicia into a pawn in his dangerous games; and she’s forced to prove her love for him at the expense of innocent lives.
Sounds interesting.
Here’s a description of the rest of the cast's characters:
Tami Roman (Basketball Wives, Belle’s) as Stacey, Falicia’s alcoholic mother who has jumped in and out of her daughter’s life, exposing her to too much too soon.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. as Punch, a loud and cocky club owner from Miami
Tiffany Black (Bring Out The Lady) as Pumpkin, Falicia’s rough around the edges “road dog” who fully intends to strip her way out of poverty.
Walter Fauntleroy as “Q,” Falicia’s regular customer-turned-friend; a good guy caught in a bad situation.
Big Freedia as Tam, neighborhood friend and confidante to Falicia’s mother.
Lil Zane as DJ Pierre, Club DJ
Hit A Lick is expected to premiere in the 3rd quarter of 2017 (July, August or September). We’re here for it.
Also coming to television....
Patti LaBelle is no stranger to TV or cooking, so it’s only right she gets her own cooking show. Especially after hosting several cooking specials throughout her career AND the fact she can hardly keep her desserts on store shelves.
Patti is gearing up to host her own cooking show series on the Cooking Channel. “Patti LaBelle’s Place” has been given the greenlight for six episodes that will kick off just in time for the holidays on December 3rd at 11AM EST.
The singing sensation will invite several YBF celebs to join her in the kitchen while she whips up some tasty meals. 50 Cent, Naturi Naughton, Kirk Fanklin, Estelle, Lance Gross, J.R. Smith, Gayle King, Carla Hall ("The Chew"), Ta’Rhonda Jones, Erica Campbell and more are scheduled to make appearances.
Sounds like it’s going to be a good time with good people and good food. Congrats Patti!
Photos: @d_whyte/PattiLaBelle.com