You simply by no means know who might find yourself pairing up in a rom-com on the subject of Hollywood. Take Technique Man and Kelly Rowland for instance. Two-and-a-half a long time in the past, the Wu-Tang Clan rapper was using excessive off his first characteristic movie, How Excessive, a lot in order that he dissed Kelly and the women of Future’s Youngster on a handshake someday round 2001.
Nearly 25 years later, the 2 will quickly be co-starring collectively in a romantic comedy by Amazon MGM Studios titled Relationship Targets.
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Extra data on the upcoming movie under, by way of Deadline:
“‘Relationship Targets’ is a humorous and galvanizing romantic comedy on discovering lasting love and sustaining a wholesome relationship at each stage of courtship. The e book, primarily based on Todd’s viral sermon sequence about courting, marriage, and intercourse, spent 13 straight weeks on the NY Occasions bestsellers checklist and debuted at No. 1 on Amazon, in keeping with the streamer.
The script was written by Laura Lekkos (‘Someplace Solely We Know’), with prior drafts by Michael Elliot (‘R&B’) and Cory Tynan (‘R&B’). Rowland and Bart Lipton will govt produce whereas DeVon Franklin (‘Flamin’ Scorching,’ ‘R&B’) will produce. Linda Mendoza (‘Survival of the Thickest,’ ‘Harlem’) is ready to direct.”
With the development each Rowland and Meth have made of their respective transitions from music to motion pictures, we are able to’t think about a greater duo to showcase a bit of Black love on the large display screen. Really, the brand new pairing acquired us pondering of some traditional Hollywood duos in Black rom-coms that showcased among the finest portrayals when it comes to what it might probably really feel prefer to be in love and all of the feelings that come in-between. Whether or not you’re getting ready for a Valentine’s Day film marathon or simply searching for some good Black cinema to look at throughout downtime on President’s Day, stroll down reminiscence lane with us as we revisit the cinematic greats.
Hold scrolling to take a look at 10 of the most effective Black rom-com {couples} on the large display screen, and tell us if we acquired it proper or missed just a few:
Michael & Mae, The {Photograph} (2020)
Excellent Pair-Up: Lakeith Stanfield and Issa Rae
Darius & Nina, Love Jones (1997)
Excellent Pair-Up: Larenz Tate and Nia Lengthy
Andre & Sidney, Brown Sugar (2002)
Excellent Pair-Up: Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan
Jason & Lyric, Jason’s Lyric (1994)
Excellent Pair-Up: Allen Payne and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Fortunate & Justice, Poetic Justice (1993)
Excellent Pair-Up: 2Pac and Janet Jackson
Fonny & Tish, If Beale Road May Speak (2018)
Excellent Pair-Up: Stephan James and KiKi Layne
Keith & Shanté, Two Can Play That Recreation (2001)
Excellent Pair-Up: Morris Chestnut & Vivica A. Fox
Marcus & Angela, Boomerang (1992)
Excellent Pair-Up: Eddie Murphy & Halle Berry
Sean & Georgia, Final Vacation (2006)
Excellent Pair-Up: LL Cool J and Queen Latifah
Eddie & Connie, Paris Blues (1961)
Excellent Pair-Up: Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll
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