BET+ and Hartbeat, the global entertainment company founded by Kevin Hart, announce “Lil Kev,” the first original adult animated series for BET+. Created from the mind of actor, stand-up comedian, and executive producer, Kevin Hart, “Lil Kev” is set to premiere on March 6th.
Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, the adult animated series “Lil Kev” follows 12-year-old Kevin Hart, whose wild imagination and unshakable optimism constantly collide with his neighborhood’s harsh realities. At the same time, his no-nonsense mother Nancy 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 blazing all the wrong trails, his trainwreck father Henry’s outrageous attempts to win Nancy back, and his ex-con uncle Richard Jr.’s 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.
Wanda Sykes is set to star as Kevin’s hardworking and God-fearing mother, Nancy, alongside Deon Cole, who stars as Uncle Richard Jr., Nancy’s formerly incarcerated, fully-ripped, hustling younger brother—additional casting to be announced.
