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ERIC TOMOSUNAS’ SWIRL FILMS AND MONA SCOTT-YOUNG’S MONAMI PRODUCTIONS PARTNER TO PRODUCE TRUE CRIME FILM SERIES “LOVE & MURDER: ATLANTA PLAYBOY” THE BET+ ORIGINAL FILM SERIES STARRING TAYE DIGGS, SET TO PREMIERE LATER THIS YEAR
| Mona Scott-Young of Monami Productions and Eric Tomosunas of Swirl Films announce a new partnership for “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy”. The true crime film series starring Taye Diggs is set to premiere later this year on BET+. When Lance (Diggs), a successful Atlanta businessman, renowned in equal measure for both revolutionizing the city’s 911 system, and his womanizing ways, is found murdered in his own home, questions and allegations abound as to who might have wanted him dead. An investigation into the murder is launched which reveals the truths and suspicions behind Lance’s professional and personal life. Was it a business rival, threatened by Lance’s bid for a big contract? Was it a scorned lover jealous of the place occupied in Lance’s bed? Based on the book “Redbone: Money, Malice and Murder in Atlanta,” by Ron Stodghill” “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” reconstructs Lance’s life as told by the various players in it. Hot on the heels of Lifetime’s recent hit film “Girl In The Closet,” Courtney Miller (“Under the Influence,” “Saints & Sinners”) joins the production as director. “Working in partnership with Mona and her team at Monami Productions to produce this film series is certainly a career highlight. This is the beginning of many collaborations that will emphasize important stories that will be told by an extraordinary producing team. We couldn’t be more excited,” says Swirl Films founder, Eric Tomosunas. “I am so excited to collaborate with Swirl Films on our first project, ‘Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy’. “ says media maverick, Mona Scott-Young. “The film series is a captivating true life crime story that captures the unique culture of Atlanta. BET has always provided a platform for stories that are authentic and relatable and we are proud to be partnered with them on this project.” “I’m thrilled to work with these dynamic teams to bring this fascinating story to the screen,” says star Taye Diggs. “The audience will be intrigued by the ride that is Lance’s real life and I can’t wait for them to experience it.” “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” is directed by Courtney Miller and written by Gregory R. Anderson. The film is produced for BET+ by Monami Productions and Swirl Films. Mona Scott-Young and Eric Tomosunas serve as Executive Producers. Author Ron Stodghill serves as Co-Executive producer with Stephanie R. Gayle of Monami Productions and Abbey MacDonald of Swirl Films. Ron Robinson and Keith Neal of Swirl Films serve as Producers. Brian Rikuda and Devin Griffin Produce. Lorisa Bates and Marvin Neil serve as Co-Executive Producers. John Baldasare and Noelle Broussard serve as Consulting Producers all for BET Films. Taye Diggs is represented by CAA. ### |
| ABOUT SWIRL FILMS Swirl Films was founded in 2001 with Eric Tomosunas’ ambitious vision to establish a diversified independent media company to create quality content and engage experiences for a global audience. Swirl Films’ independent approach has propelled the company’s physical production services in live action features, episodic television, unscripted series, and event programming to now also developing and selling original content and operating as a fully functioning studio. ABOUT MONA SCOTT-YOUNG AND MONAMI PRODUCTIONSMonami Productions is a leading independent production company focused on contentcreation for film, television, digital and mobile distribution. Monami Productions is adivision of Monami Entertainment, a lifestyle and entertainment company specializingin talent management, cross-platform brand development and experiential marketing. Founded by Mona Scott-Young, Monami Entertainment was created on the premise ofexpanding upon Scott-Young’s remarkable track record for success in all areas of the entertainment business; music, television, publishing and consumer products and experiences. ABOUT BET+BET+ is the preeminent streaming service for the Black audience, with exclusive originals and thousands of TV episodes and movies from the best Black creators. A joint venture between BET and Tyler Perry Studios, BET+ allows users to stream Black culture including hit movies, TV shows, stand-up comedy, award shows, and specials, all in one place, commercial-free. The new service from BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the official home of Tyler Perry’s film, TV and stage works. The ad-free subscription video-on-demand service also provides users with access to original content including hit series First Wives Club from Tracey Oliver, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless and Bruh, Will Packer’s Bigger, hit unscripted anthology series American Gangster Trap Queens, exclusive originals from Carl Weber including The Family Business, Sacrifice and Influence to name a few. Visit BET. Plus to learn more and follow @BETPlus on social to join the conversation and get the latest. |
