#Cast of boomerang movie#
#Cast of boomerang series#

However, Jackson mentioned that Waithe was hands-on and would fly back and forth to Atlanta for shooting. Some people thought it was a continuation, but I think once people sat down and saw the show, they were excited,” Jackson said.Įxecutive produced by Berry and Lena Waithe, who are screenwriters and actresses, Jackson said she didn’t get a chance to work closely with Berry because she’s filming for J ohn Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. While Jackson said the crew was ecstatic, she knew that some viewers would be skeptical because no one knew what to expect from “Boomerang.” When the show first premiered on Tuesday, February 12 at 10 p.m., Jackson said the cast, which includes Richmond, Dreezy, Joey BadA$$, Paula Newsome, and more, live-tweeted from the BET headquarters in Los Angeles. For the young actress, Jackson knew the impact that Boomerang made on the Black community and was excited to continue its legacy with the series.

Jackson received the call from her manager concerning the role of Simone, and after reading the script, she fell in love with the character and storyline. “I figured what happened from when they walked off to where I am now.”

#Cast of boomerang movie#

I watched the movie a few times in a row to get more of a feel of who my parents were and where I came from,” Jackson said. “I was getting to know my backstory and who I am, why I am the way I am. When asked how she prepares for a role, Jackson said she researches on who her character is and ask the whys as she reads the script. Similar to her story of creating her own lane, Jackson’s character, Simone, pushes to step out of her parents’ shadows and make a name for herself. Jackson’s interest in entertainment began in dancing and figure skating when she was young and later into acting after performing as part of a high school musical in 2012.

“Boomerang” follows the lives of Jacqueline Boyer’s son Bryson Boyer played by Tequan Richmond and Marcus and Angela Graham’s (Halle Berry) daughter, Simone, portrayed by Tetona Jackson.

#Cast of boomerang series#

The drama classic has now turned into a BET series since it’s 1992 debut. The tale is of ad executive Marcus Graham played by Eddie Murphy, the incomparable comedian, and actor, who is indeed the ladies man. It’s been 27 years since Boomerang captivated audiences with its romantic storyline.