*From the fun and rhythmic comedy writer Chuck Hayward (Dear White People), who also serves as an executive producer, and director Charles Stone III (Drumline, Paid in Full), “Step Sisters“ tells the story of a black, type A college student and sorority girl Jamilah Bishop (Megalyn Echikunwoke) who’s thrown for a loop when she is challenged to teach a hard-partying, uncoordinated white sorority how to step.
“Step Sisters” ensemble cast includes Matt McGorry, Naturi Naughton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Marque Richardson, Eden Sher, Lyndon Smith and Alessandra Torresani. The film deftly blends laugh-out-loud moments with upbeat choreography and an empowering message.
EURweb correspondent Herica Thompson was on the scene at NETFLIX in Los Angeles to talk with the cast during their press junket. Ben Cory Jones (Insecure) is stepping into another lane as producer of this film. Ben is a writer on the hit show Insecure and friends with Chuck Hayward.
Ben got on board because he really liked the script. Ben says “they both called up a lot of their friends, actors & dancers” and got the movie shot and ready for NETFLIX. You will notice some familiar faces from Dear White People co-starring in Step Sisters like Nia Jervier and Marque Richardson both of who revealed set secrets and discussed the similarities of their characters as well.
Raphael Saadiq and Laura Karpman provide some original music to keep you stepping in your seat while you watch. Step Sisters is a fun, insightful movie that is about more than stepping, although they stepped quite well. It has a strong message delivered in a charming tone.
“Step Sisters” is now available exclusively to Netflix members worldwide on Friday, January 19, 2018, at 12:01 a.m. PST. The film is produced by Emmy Award® winner Lena Waithe (Master of None), Ben Cory Jones (Insecure) and Matt Alvarez (Straight Outta Compton). Los Angeles Media Fund’s Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsmanof also serve as producers and Patrick Murray and Josh Reinhold are executive producers on the film. Click, Watch & Enjoy!!
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