Young ‘Martin’ Prequel On Iconic Series Sitcom Staring Martin Lawrence

Deadline reports the forthcoming drama is in the works courtesy of Lawrence’s production company, RunTelDat, in collaboration with Marvin Peart‘s WonderHill Studios. Titled Young Martin, the hourlong series will tell the “origin story centering on Martin Payne, a charismatic teenager navigating the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood,” per the outlet. Young Martin is set in modern-day Detroit, as a teenage Martin navigates scenarios involving family, friends, and his ambitious. The sitcom “Martin” aired for five seasons on Fox from Aug. 27, 1992, to May 1, 1997. It took home the win at the 1993 People’s Choice Awards for Favorite TV New Comedy Series, and locked in three victories at the NAACP Image Awards between 1994 and 1995. Most recently, Martin lovers were treated with a cast reunion at the 2024 Emmy Awards.

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