First Love Series 'Forever' Trailer - Inspired by the Judy Blume Classic

"I'm always gonna be here for you..." "Forever?" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a new romantic series titled Forever, streaming on Netflix starting in May. "You always remember your first." Created and showrun by Mara Brock Akil, Netflix's Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1975 novel of the same name - Forever. It's an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other's firsts, set in 2018 Los Angeles. Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever. Starring Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark, and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards; also with Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Niles Fitch, Marvin Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, E'myri Crutchfield, Xavier Mills, and Yusef Thomas. This looks super sweet and passionate and emotional, of course. Worth a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Mara Brock Akil's series Forever, direct from Netflix's YouTube: "I'm thrilled that Mara has chosen to tell this story through her own lens. It is gratifying to know […]

Apr 10, 2025 - 18:09

First Love Series 'Forever' Trailer - Inspired by the Judy Blume Classic

"I'm always gonna be here for you..." "Forever?" Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a new romantic series titled Forever, streaming on Netflix starting in May. "You always remember your first." Created and showrun by Mara Brock Akil, Netflix's Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume's groundbreaking 1975 novel of the same name - Forever. It's an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other's firsts, set in 2018 Los Angeles. Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever. Starring Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark, and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards; also with Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Niles Fitch, Marvin Winans III, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, E'myri Crutchfield, Xavier Mills, and Yusef Thomas. This looks super sweet and passionate and emotional, of course. Worth a look. // Continue Reading ›