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Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Feels As True And Universal As Judy Blume’s Novel — Except For 1 Thing
This universal aspect of Blume’s storytelling is what appealed to television mogul Mara Brock Akil when she was 12 and read ...
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‘Forever’ is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume’s novel
Mara Brock Akil's adaptation of the 1975 YA novel follows a pair of Los Angeles teenagers, played by Lovie Simone and Michael ...
Michael Cooper Jr. Never Saw Anyone Like His ‘Forever’ Character Before
The newcomer plays a complicated teen swept into a love more tangled than he ever imagined in Mara Brock Akil’s Judy Blume ...
What to watch: ‘Forever’ a potent adaptation of Judy Blume classic
Judy Blume’s bold but sensitive love story ‘Forever’ gets a smart and affecting adaptation from Mara Brock Akil.
Kathy Bates, Mara Brock Akil, Natasha Lyonne, and More to Recieve Awards at IndieWire Honors
Honorees for the Spring 2025 edition of IndieWire Honors celebrating the best in television also include Ben Stiller and ...
‘Forever’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Stars in Netflix’s Newest Romance Series? | Photos
"Girlfriends" creator Mara Brock Akil adapted the teen love story from Judy Blume's popular 1975 novel The post ‘Forever’ ...
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For 'Forever's' cast, Black love matters too
Mara Brock Akil, the megaproducer of shows such as “The Game” and “Girlfriends,” is behind a new series inspired by Judy ...
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Prepare to Fall in Love With the 'Forever' Cast—Here's What to Know About the Stars of Netflix's Judy Blume Romance
Lovie Simone plays Keisha, one-half of the central couple of the Netflix series. Keisha is a track star and A-student gunning ...
With ‘Forever,’ Karen Pittman Deepens Her On-Screen Journey
The Emmy-nominated actress joins Mara Brock Akil and Regina King for a powerful reimagining of Judy Blume’s beloved novel.