Tyler Perry is keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with one of his latest Netflix series “Beauty in Black.” The hit drama, which premiered part one of Season 2 on Sept. 11, boasts a strong cast including regular Perry collaborators Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, and Amber Reign Smith. With part two of Season 2 expected to be released early next year, actors may be wondering how a series like this gets cast. Here’s everything you need to know about “Beauty in Black.”
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Spoilers ahead: “Beauty in Black” follows two women, Kimmie and Mallory, whose paths intersect when Kimmie, an exotic dancer, decides she wants to pursue a more reputable career path. Mallory, owner of the titular hair-care company and part of the powerful Bellarie family, brings Kimmie into the fold, where she quickly becomes enveloped in Bellarie family drama. Part of the Bellarie family runs the Beauty in Black company, while the other part operates the club where Kimmie worked—a place that serves as their cover for illegal trafficking. Determined to find her strength and her power, Kimmie fights back against the forces that held her back, rising in the ranks as she prepares to marry the family’s dying patriarch and inherit all that his children expected to gain in his absence. Now in a position of power that rivals Mallory, Kimmie and her former idol must determine whether they will proceed as allies or enemies in a world where they both have the upper hand.
Kim Coleman (“Forever,” “Dear White People”) is the main casting director for Netflix’s “Beauty in Black.” As someone who often brings novels and biographies to the screen, Coleman advises actors to prepare for their big break before it arrives by focusing on performance and training to hone their talent. Like she told us, “[G]ive us no choice but to say, ‘This person has something special, let’s see where they fit.’ ”
Because Perry’s series and movies are typically based in Atlanta thanks to his sprawling studio, being local opens up plenty of opportunities. These articles will help you become established in the area:
- How to Become an Actor in Atlanta
- 7 Talent Agencies in Atlanta You Should Know
- 5 Steps to Getting into Background Acting in Atlanta
It’s still too early to tell if “Beauty in Black” will get a Season 3, but that’s no reason to press pause on your ambitions. These gig roundups could hold the ticket to your big break:
If none of those opportunities prove fruitful, check out our casting directory pages for relevant listings:
For those who do land an audition, our guides to getting cast on Netflix and, more specifically, in a Perry production will give you an advantage in the room, while insight from CD Coleman herself peels back the curtain on what she’s looking for when casting key roles: