Netflix has recently announced the renewal of Kenya Barris comedy series “Black AF” Season 2.
The Netflix original series stars Barris as a fictionalized version of himself and Jones (Angie Tribeca) as his wife Joya. Kenya and Joya’s children are played by Genneya Walton (Extant), Iman Benson (Suits), Scarlet Spencer (Bright), Justin Claiborne (Reverie), Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Justine, The Resident) and Richard Gardenhire Jr.
The series did receive some trolls for its exclusive white casting. However, Barris has explained the family resembles his real life family. Apparently, the comedy was able to overcome the odds of controversy with Netflix bringing back its season 2. Most of the first season revolved round Barris’ fictional marriage deteriorating, then eventually coming back together. The story arc was ultimately mirrored in Barris’ real life because he and his actual wife Rainbow Barris recently reconciled after previously filing for a divorce.
But, it seems like a vivid corroboration with Barris’ real life and fictitious lifestyle on Netflix, as things are coming up for him.
Barris, Jones and Hale Rothstein (black-ish, grown-ish) also executive produce the show and the single-camera comedy is produced through Barris’ production company, Khalabo Ink Society.
