Tyler Perry’s latest project, Beauty in Black, is set to make waves on Netflix, and the first look promises a thrilling ride. On Tuesday, September 24, the streaming giant unveiled the official trailer for the highly anticipated series, offering a glimpse into the action-packed drama.
The teaser kicks off with Mallory, played by Crystle Stewart, confidently striding out of a lavish mansion, captivating everyone around her. As she speaks to a room full of women, her presence commands attention. Meanwhile, Kimmie (Taylor Polidore Williams) finds herself intrigued by Mallory’s life of luxury. As she walks through a grand venue, Kimmie wonders aloud, “Her family owns all of this. Wonder what her life is like.”
A friend of Kimmie’s responds with a biting quip: “I bet she ain’t stayin’ in no pay-by-the-week hotel.” The trailer hints at the inevitable clash between their worlds—one where lives will be entangled, and not without drama. The preview showcases a series of intense moments, from a slap to someone being struck by a truck. In a particularly intense scene, a character sums up the tension with the words, “Beautiful and deadly.” Mallory responds with a fierce, “Beauty in black, baby.”
According to the official synopsis, Beauty in Black centers on two women leading drastically different lives. Kimmie is struggling to make ends meet after being kicked out by her mother, while Mallory is the head of a successful business. Despite their differences, their lives intersect in ways neither could have anticipated.
The series boasts an impressive cast, including Amber Reign Smith as Rain, Ricco Ross as Horace, Debbi Morgan as Olivia, Richard Lawson as Norman, and Steven G. Norfleet as Charles. Other notable cast members include Terrell Carter, Joy Rovaris, Xavier Smalls, and Tamera “Tee” Kissen.
Produced by Will Areu, Angi Bones, and Tony L. Strickland for Tyler Perry Studios, Beauty in Black is part of Perry’s multi-year first-look deal with Netflix. This deal previously brought fans films like A Jazzman’s Blues and A Madea Homecoming in 2022, as well as 2020’s A Fall from Grace.
Part one of Beauty in Black premieres on Netflix on October 24, promising viewers a story packed with power, drama, and intrigue.
