Diggy
Simmons has landed his own Entourage-like pilot on BET. The former
reality star is set to star in a two-hour original comedy, which is
currently untitled.
BET ordered and green lights the show, where
Daniel Dwayne Simmons will play the main character named Blake, and
husband and wife duo Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil will direct. The
directing team is behind BET’s hit comedy The Game and upcoming original pilot Being Mary Jane, which is set to premiere next year starring Gabrielle Union.
The
Untitled Diggy Simmons Project, described as an Entourage-like film, is
based on Diggy’s life as a blogger as he makes his way to the top.
The
film will also star Allen Maldonado as Manny, who plays Blake’s best
friend. Eddie Murphy’s daughter up-and-coming actress daughter Bria,
will also be in the movie as Manny’s girlfriend Nia. Teyana Taylor will
play Tiana, who is Manny’s twin sister.
Executive producing the
movie with along with that Akils’ are Kenya Baris, Chris Lighty, Laurie
Dobbins, and James Dubose. Simmons and Kevin Liles are co-executive
producing. The film will start shooting in October.
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