Release

CHURCHY S1 FACT SHEET

February 15, Only on BET+

 

 

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SERIES PREMIERE DATE:  Binge the 8-episode original series that premieres on Thursday, February 15, only on BET+.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Corey Carr Jr.'s life takes an unexpected turn when he's bypassed for leadership of his father's mega-church. Determined to prove his worth, Corey packs up his dreams and heads to middle-of-nowhere Lubbock, Texas, with lofty ambitions to build his own ministry from the ground up. However, after quickly stumbling upon the realization that small-town church life is an entirely different ball game, Corey slowly accepts that the path to spiritual leadership might just be funnier and

more profound than any sermon could ever teach.

CAST: 

  • Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks, Anthony Elfoniza, Lexi Allen, London Solomon, Mark J. P. Hood, and Shani Shockley

EXECUTIVE CREDITS:

  • Executive Producers: Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, Melissa Fredericks, and Jason Fredericks for KevOnStage Studios. LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Lezlie Wills for The SpringHill Company.
  • Producers: Brely Evans and Richard A. Washington
  • Written by: Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks, Sydney Castillo, and Richard A. Washington
  • Directed by: Irin "Iroc" Daniels
  • Produced by: KevOnStage Studios and The SpringHill Company


CAST:

  • KEVIN "KEVONSTAGE" FREDERICKS as “Corey Carr II” - Corey is a relatively Young + Charismatic preacher who’s been groomed his entire life to be pastor. Best known for creatively weaving real world information into Bible messages and going viral all the time. He’s the son of Bishop Corey Carr Sr. and he can’t fathom not taking over his Dad's church. After all, it's what he was born to do.

  • ANTHONY ELFONZIA as “Pastor Stinney” - Pastor Stinney is the current reluctant pastor of Bethlehem Temple. The many years of ministry have worn on him and he’s ready for a change.

  • LEXI ALLEN as “Mother Jean” - Leader of the mothers board. She’s the supreme protector of the Bethlehem Temple. In its heyday (1983-1996) it was the absolute church to be. She was one of the founding members of the church when it was first built in 1970. She’s the late Bishop’s wife, therefore, more protective of his (the church’s) legacy. With every change, a piece of her husband’s memory is removed.

  • LONDON SOLOMON as “Jojo” - Jojo is the only person under 50 that regularly attends Bethlehem Temple and it’s because his grandma forces him too. Gen Z in every way. If he thinks it’s cool the other kids in the area will too.

  • MARK J. P. HOOD as “Rodney Joseph” - Corey’s hilarious and outspoken best friend from back home. The only one he can talk to about all this craziness. He’s also in ministry. An award-winning musician, he’s found success in his own right.

  • SHANI SHOCKLEY as “Keisha Charles” - Keisha is Corey’s fiance. A church girl through and through. In the same way Corey has been groomed to be a pastor she’s been preparing to be a First Lady. But she has her own dreams too.

ABOUT BET+:

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ABOUT KEVONSTAGE:

KevOnStage Studios, the brainchild of renowned comedian, producer, and entrepreneur Kevin Fredericks, is a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, now broadening its impact from digital content to comedy television and feature film production. At the heart of the studio's mission is a passion for discovering and developing super-niche, original comedic worlds, with a belief that these unique narratives can thematically resonate with a universal audience. With Kevin Fredericks at the helm, alongside producers Melissa Fredericks and Richard A. Washington, KevOnStage Studios is deeply committed to not only showcasing diverse, emerging talent on-screen but also ensuring representation behind the camera. The studio's movement into traditional media is not just a growth strategy; it's a reflection of its dedication to bringing fresh, funny, and relatable content to a global audience, cementing its position as a significant and approachable influencer in the entertainment world.

 

ABOUT THE SPRINGHILL COMPANY:

The SpringHill Company’s  Award-winning studio team, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, develops and produces high-quality sports and entertainment television, film, and theatrical releases with the biggest creators, brands and platforms in the world. All studio projects are empowerment led, where content isn’t simply to entertain, but to inspire with thought-provoking themes, conversations and journeys within documentaries and scripted verticals. Studio projects within the scripted television space include Top Boy, The Crossover, Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker, and Survivor’s Remorse.