From BET+ and Hartbeat comes the new adult animated series, Lil Kev.
Starring Kevin Hart and Wanda Sykes, the series is inspired by Hart’s childhood growing up in North Philadelphia.
In Lil Kev, 12-year-old Kevin must navigate his unshakeable optimism which often clashes with the realities of living in North Philly.
Check out the trailer for Lil Kev below:
In addition, his no-nonsense mother Nancy (Sykes) juggles night shifts as an E.R. nurse while waging a one-woman war to keep Kev on track – no easy feat with his mischievous older brother Robert (Neighbors) blazing all the wrong trails, his trainwreck father Henry’s outrageous attempts to win Nancy back, and his ex-con uncle Richard Jr.’s (Cole) questionable life advice.
Through it all, Lil Kev navigates his rocky upbringing with humor, hustle, and heart, surrounded by the unforgettable characters who will propel him to comedy superstardom.
Joining Hart, Sykes, and Deon Cole, the new series adds Gerald “Slink” Johnsonas a series regular with guest stars for the series includingJamar Neighbors, Cree Summer, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams, Wé Ani, Affion Crockett, Jess Hilarious and more.
Gerald “Slink” Johnson (Black Jesus, White Men Can’t Jump) plays “Henry” who has a troubled past tainted by addiction. Henry’s many vices have doomed his relationship with Nancy. Still, despite his many problems and underneath all the liquor, Henry is a good man with a good heart who wants to be a good dad to Kev and Robert.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (Mad TV, Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy) plays “Marisol,” Nancy’s shady best friend and coworker at the hospital. Marisol grew up hard, and because of this, developed thick skin and street savvy. It is extremely apparent she has the hots for the city councilman, Coleman Bridges.
Jamar Neighbors (Keanu, The Carmichael Show) plays “Robert,” Kev’s much taller 16-year-old “glass half-empty” older brother. Kev calls him “Negative Ned” because he constantly shits all over Kevin’s dreams and covers up his shitting-overs with the catch-all excuse that he’s “just keeping it real.” Robert is a hustler who’s all about making cash money.
Cree Summer (Abbott Elementary, Atlantis: The Lost Empire) plays “Gerald,” Kev’s larger-than-life best friend known for his sharp humor and constant trash talk. He’s really good at playing the dozens because he’s been talked about so much he had to learn how to fight back.
Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams (The Ms. Pat Show, Ms. Pat Settles It) plays “Tiki,” a short-tempered woman who won’t let anything stand in the way of a hair appointment. She is also Dirty Dante’s mom and a gambling addict who rides the highs and lows of life at the casino. Tiki lives life on her own terms and doesn’t care what people think.
Lil Kev premieres on BET+ on March 6!