EXCLUSIVE:Actress, writer and producerDiarra Kilpatrickhas signed an overall deal withBETfor itsBET Studiosdivision.
As part of the deal, BET+ ordered eight episodes of the straight-to-series projectDiarra from Detroit.
Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld.
Diarra KilpatrickEmma McIntyre/Getty Images
Production is currently wrapping up onDiarra from Detroit, which is slated to premiere later in 2023.
With a unique and authentic voice, Diarras storytelling is fearless, funny, and subversive.
We are thrilled to have her part of the BET family.
Erynn Sampson serves as a producer, overseeing the project for Khalabo Ink Society.
When Kenya called, I jumped at the opportunity to work with BET Studios, said Kilpatrick.
Its a privilege to write, perform, and EP with this sharp and collaborative team supporting me.
She has sold pilots to Amazon, Showtime, and FX.
Acting credits includeLila and EveandTwilight Zoneopposite Kumail Nanjiani.
She currently plays a series regular on HBOsPerry Masonas Clara Drake.
Kilpatrick is repped by Artists First, UTA, and Hansen, Jacobsen.
