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BET+ renewed the critically acclaimed hit sequence “Common Joe,” starring Deon Cole, for its second season. Learn extra particulars in regards to the darkish comedy and the season renewal inside.
The streaming platform introduced the Season 2 renewal of darkish comedy sequence “Common Joe” immediately (June 6). NAACP award-winning actor and comic, Cole, is about to reprise his position as hard-working blue-collar plumber, “Joe Washington,” following his unforgettable and unbelievable efficiency within the first season. Robb Cullen, McG, Corey Marsh, Mary Viola, and Deb Evans will return to govt produce. Rose Catherine Pinkney will govt produce for BET.
The sequence is impressed by the lifetime of creator Cullen. “Common joe” is a darkly comedic, intense one hour drama set in “The Hill” district of Pittsburgh. Blue-collar plumber, Joe Washington, discovers his lately deceased father lived a secret second life and stole hundreds of thousands of {dollars} from harmful folks simply earlier than he died. Now these folks suppose Joe is aware of the place the cash is. A bloody and violent confrontation triggers a sequence of occasions that pressure Joe and his close-knit circle of household and pals out of their very common and mundane lives right into a life-or-death race in opposition to time to seek out the reality and the hundreds of thousands.
The sequence first debuted on the platform June 26, 2023 and broke floor for the platform. It rapidly turned the No. 1 scripted drama sequence on the platform in its debut week. Manufacturing for the second season and a premiere date will probably be introduced at a later date.
For now, the sequence’ star Cole had a message, “Maintain on tight, A LOT OF ACTION! This one will probably be loopy.”
President and CEO of BET Media Group Scott Mills additionally celebrates the superb writers, forged and crew of “Common Joe.”
“We congratulate the superb writers, forged, crew, and our manufacturing companions for creating such a charming first season,” Mills shared in a press release. “AVERAGE JOE is a masterclass in storytelling – a thriller anchored in authenticity, friendships and household drama, spiked with completely timed moments of humor – all of which resonated tremendously with viewers. We’re excited to see the place the second season will take us.”
Keep tuned for extra information on the second season.
