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‘Forever’ Showrunner Mara Brock Akil Wants to ‘Give Boys Their Full Humanity’
Forever' showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about bringing Judy Blume's story of teen sex and love to Netflix as a story about ...
Mara Brock Akil Says Being Her Own ‘First Audience’ Led to Her Reinvention of Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil talks reinventing Judy Blume novel 'Forever' in her own image. — 'What ...
Meet 5 local Black artists whose work is featured in Netflix’s new series ‘Forever’
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil infused her new Netflix show 'Forever' with the spirit of L.A., including in the set design. The ...
'Forever' Is Renewed for Season 2. Here's Where Creator Mara Brock Akil Thinks Keisha and Justin's Story Could Go Next
There's currently no news on when the Forever crew will begin working on new episodes, but the Netflix romance could have a ...
‘Forever’ creator Mara Brock Akil on updating Judy Blume — and finding ‘real intimacy’ — in the age of social media
Since its publication in 1975, Judy Blume's young adult novel Forever... has stirred controversy for its frank exploration of ...
Netflix Forever : Michael Cooper Jr., Lovie Simone & Mara Brock Akil Tease Season 2 Dreams
Netflix Forever stars Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone play Justin and Keisha in the new adaptation of the Judy Blume ...
How to Redirect Rejection: Advice from Mara Brock Akil | ‘What No One Tells You’
For IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking, Mara Brock Akil shares advice on how to redirect rejection. — 'What No One Tells You' ...
‘Forever’ Creator Mara Brock Akil Wrote an Open-Ended Finale in Case Netflix Series Doesn’t Get a Season 2
"Forever" creator Mara Brock Akil tells TheWrap about the Season 1 finale and whether there will be a Season 2 ...
Netflix’s ‘Forever’ breakout star Michael Cooper Jr. is just ‘a boy from Texas’
The actor talks about his role in the hit new show by Mara Brock Akil and loosely based on Judy Blume’s novel.
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"Our love letter back to the people": Forever showrunner Mara Brock Akil on Season 2 renewal of Netflix's latest teen drama
Netflix's Forever is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel. According to reports, it has been renewed for a season ...
All The Songs In Netflix’s ‘Forever’: From Tyler The Creator To SZA
The soundtrack to Netflix's 'Forever' based on the book by Judy Blume, contains needle drops from Tyler, The Creator, SZA, ...
Is ‘Forever’ On Netflix Based On A True Story?
While most people know by now that the series is a loose adaptation of a decades-old book, not many know what the real-life inspiration for the story is. Keep reading to find out everything about the ...