Producer & Showrunner Randy Huggins, Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr, and Da’Vinchi talk BMF
Airing on Starz this week is "BMF" (Black Mafia Family), the 8-episode series from executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, premiering Sunday, Sept. 26.
“BMF” is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in this country. Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory’s charismatic leadership, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory’s business acumen and the fraternal partnership’s vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop would render the brothers iconic on a global level. Their unwavering belief in family loyalty would be the cornerstone of their partnership and the crux of their eventual estrangement. This is a story about love, kinship and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
The series stars stars Demetrius Flenory, Jr, Da'Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, and Wood Harris with special appearances by Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Lala Anthony, Serayah, Kash Doll and Lil Zane.
“BMF” is executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (co-creator of the “Power” Universe, “For Life”), alongside showrunner, executive producer, writer and Detroit native Randy Huggins (“Star,” “Rebel,” “Power”). Tasha Smith (“Empire,” “Power,” Why Did I Get Married?) is set to direct multiple episodes and executive produce.
Terri Kopp, Anthony Wilson and Anne Clements also serve as executive producers on the series. “BMF” is produced through Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television in association with Lionsgate Television for STARZ.
BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with showrunner/EP Randy Huggins, series leads Demetrius Flenory, Jr (who plays "Meech" and is the real-life son of Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory, Sr), and Da'Vinchi (who plays "Southwest T").
