Perry has produced the show as part of his creative partnership with Netflix.
Part 1 of the new seriesdrops on Netflix on October 24, and it consists of 16 hour-long episodes.
Set in Atlanta,Beauty in Blackrevolves around two women on two very different paths in their lives.
Before too long, these two characters get swept up in each others lives.
She previously worked with Perry when she played the supporting role of Rona inhis dramatic thrillerDivorce in the Black.
Kimmie is struggling to make ends meet after being kicked out of her home by her overbearing mother.
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Although the story is pure fiction, Perry was influenced by real-life stories of strip clubs around the world.
Mallory is outwardly very successful, but she has a hard time keeping her wealthy family together.
Eventually, as the series goes on, Kimmie and Mallorys lives collide in unexpected ways.
Horace facilitates the first major turning point in Kimmies character arc.
Hes a patron at the strip club where she works.
When she crosses his path, he ends up changing her life.
Olivia is one of the female leads opposite Kimmie and Mallory.
Lawson is best known for playing Ryan in the haunted-house chillerPoltergeistand Dr. Ben Taylor in the NBC miniseriesV.
Norman is an important supporting player in the ensemble.
Lawson is one of the most experienced actors in the cast.
Steven G. Norfleet as Charles:Charles is played by Steven G. Norfleet.
Norfleet is best known for playing Paul de Pointe du Lac inInterview with the Vampire, O.B.
Williams in HBOs miniseries adaptation ofWatchmen, and Cecil Franklin inGenius.
Julian Horton as Roy:Roy is played by Julian Horton.
Horton previously played Orlando Bishop inNational Championsand Jayce in the TV movieRuined.
Terrell Carter as Varney:Terrell Carter appears inBeauty in Blackas Varney.
Carter previously worked with Perry when he played Reverend Carter in the Madea movieDiary of a Mad Black Woman.
He also played Kevin Campbell in the TV show version ofShooter.
