The 1974 movie Foxy Brown, is headed to television, Hulu specifically, with a TV series adaptation starring Meagan Good in the iconic role.
Taking on the Foxy role has been something that Meagan says she has always wanted to do. She will also serve as a producer on the series, with her husband, executive producer Devon Franklin via Franklin Entertainment. The series also snagged Malcolm Spellman, co-executive producer of Empire and Ben Watkins, Hand of God creator writing the script. Drew Comins of Flame will serve as co-executive producer.
The 1974 movie, written and directed by Jack Hill, followed Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) as she sought revenge for the murder of her boyfriend by a drug syndicate. The film was a box-office success and has had a lasting legacy. Beyonce and Eddie Griffen payed homage in their films, Beyonce’s Foxxy Cleopatra character in Austin Power in Goldmember and the Undercover Brother film featuring Eddie Griffin.
Beyonce as Foxxy Cleopatra in Goldmember
Eddie Griffin inspired by Foxy Brown in Undercover Brother.
Although there has yet to be a date set for when the TV series will air. We will definitely be binge-watching and feeling all types of FOXY.
