*Impact Network’s upcoming workplace comedy “Highly Favored” has announced its cast. The half-hour series will feature comedian Michael Colyar, KiKi Shepard, Anthony S. Goolsby, Chico Benymon, Rodney Perry, and Melanie Comarcho.
The show will consist of six episodes, though a premiere date has not yet been announced. The cast brings a wealth of experience from notable projects, including “Blackish,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Will Trent,” and “Coming to America 2.”
“With ‘Highly Favored,’ we are ushering in a new era of original storytelling at Impact Network. This series represents our commitment to creating impactful, positive narratives that connect with our audiences in meaningful ways,” said Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, CEO and founder of Impact Network, per Variety.
The official logline for the series states: “Rooted in humor, family, community and a touch of the absurd, ‘Highly Favored’ explores the clash between tradition and modernity through the point of view of the charismatic yet old-fashioned Pastor Michael Crawley (Colyar).”
Bentley Kyle Evans is the executive producer, director, and showrunner of “Highly Favored” through Harvest Studios, with Trenten W. Gumbs also serving as an executive producer. Royal W. Jackson, executive vice president at Impact Network, will co-executive produce the series. In addition to starring in the show, Colyar and Shepard will also serve as producers.
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“We are proud to present a series that not only entertains but uplifts, inspiring audiences with stories that feel real, relevant, and true to who we are. The cast of ‘Highly Favored’ has embodied this vision, bringing these characters to life with performances that deeply resonate.” said Jackson.
“A great cast is the secret ingredient for any series. Michael, KiKi, Anthony, Chico, Rodney and Melanie are consummate professionals with excellent comedic timing. I can’t wait for viewers to see this amazing ensemble,” said Evans.
This project brings Colyar and Evans back together after their collaboration on the classic comedy “Martin,” where Evans served as a writer and producer, and Colyar had a recurring role as Mr. Whitaker.
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