*“Black-ish” star Marsai Martin is prepping a new unscripted series about trailblazing Black women tentatively titled “Baddies.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is being shopped to buyers via Martin’s Genius Entertainment label and ITV America’s Sirens Media.
“Black women have always contributed to American culture,” said Martin in a statement. “They’ve just never gotten the recognition. This show is a fun way of letting people know how dope we are.”
If picked up, “Baddies” will be the first TV series produced by Martin, who is the youngest person in Hollywood to executive produce a major studio feature with 2019’s “Little.”
“Our team continues to be blown away by Marsai on multiple levels,” said Sirens president Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh. “She’s a creative force of nature and an important voice in our culture, and aside from her obvious talents on camera, is a very deft and thoughtful executive behind the scenes. We’re proud to partner with her and Genius on this series that will shed light on vital stories in imaginative and unexpected fashion.”
“Baddies” will be executive produced by Martin and her parents, Joshua and Carol Martin.
READ MORE: WATCH How Marsai Martin Clapped Back at Trolls Slamming Her BET Awards Look
. If you don’t ask for what you want, the answer to your question is already no (because you never asked)… so what is there to be afraid of? The only possible outcome is a positive one because you already have a “no”. So go get your yes… ♀️ https://t.co/4Hzh0F3GxG
— Marsai Martin (@marsaimartin) March 3, 2018
In related news, Martin recently joined forces with several kidfluencers and The California Milk Processor Board to launch a bilingual ‘news’ show called Glass Half Full News, Yahoo reports.
Martin has also joined forces with Walden Media to adapt Ingrid Law’s children’s fantasy novel “Savvy” as a TV series.
Here’s more from Deadline:
The book, which was published in 2008 by Penguin Random House and Walden Media, tells the story of Mibs Beaumont, who is elated for her upcoming birthday. Not only does turning 13 officially make her a teenager, but in the Beaumont family, the 13th birthday is when Beaumonts discover their “savvy,” their own supernatural power. While Mibs’ grandfather can move mountains, and her brothers cause hurricanes and create electricity, her power, the ability to read minds, isn’t exactly the best thing when you’re a teenage girl.
“Although this story is laced with supernatural characteristics, at its core it’s the story of a young girl trying to unlock her potential, something that we can all relate to, with or without superpowers,” said Martin.
“This novel has resonated with children for over a decade, and we’re honored to have the opportunity to partner with Marsai Martin, one of the youngest producers in Hollywood, to bring this story to a new generation. Savvy is an exciting read, and will be equally as thrilling when brought to life on screen” said Walden CEO Frank Smith.
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