*We spoke with actors Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett stars of the hit BET+ Original series Tyler Perry’s “Zatima,” about their characters’ journey in the thrilling new third season which kicks off Oct. 3.
As Zac (Ellis) and Fatima (Hayslett) navigate the highs and lows of love, relationships, and personal growth, Ellis and Hayslett share insights into the emotional complexities and pivotal moments that will keep fans on the edge of their seats this season. In our conversation with the stars, they open up about Zac and Fatima’s struggles, growth, and the on-screen chemistry that makes “Zatima” a fan favorite.
According to the network’s news release, this season is full of hills and valleys as Zac and Fatima struggle to protect their relationship from damage caused by outside influences and we learn just how deep family trauma can go.
Here’s the official Season 3 synopsis: Tyler Perry’s “Zatima” follows popular “Sistas” characters Zac (Devale Ellis) and Fatima (Crystal Renee Hayslett) as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. Season three is full of peaks and valleys as Zac and Fatima struggle to protect their relationship from undue damage from outside influences. But when family is involved, it makes things a little more intense. We learn just how deep family trauma can go and the consequences of one’s actions when they don’t think before they act. Will Zac and Fatima survive this dark time? Will Zac and Jeremiah mend their relationship? Or will everyone give up and walk away?
Ellis and Hayslett lead the cast that includes Nzinga Imani (“Angela”), Danielle Renee LaRoach (“Belinda”), Jasmin Brown (“Deja”), Guyviaud Joseph (“Tony”), Remington Hoffman (“Bryce”), and Cameron Fuller (“Nathan”).
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“I think there’s the perfect balance of vulnerability and strength in this season, especially with everything that Zach is going through,” Hayslett said of her character’s journey with Zac this season. “Fatima is trying to be there for him and to protect him from himself at times. He can fly off the handle at times. I think in this season, Fatima is really trying to make sure that with everything that he’s going through, I’m trying to keep everything together at the house. So, it’s a lot.”
Meanwhile, will Zac and Fatima’s relationship survive the challenges posed by Zac’s troubled brother Jeremiah, or will it push them and their loved ones to walk away?
“I love where Zac and Jeremiah’s relationship is going,” said Ellis. “Because we get an opportunity to see two men who have been living their whole life as young boys the entire time, now have to act like men. They have to be men to each other. We see how they struggle with that, and we see how Fatima is trying her hardest to be the mother figure that neither one of them ever had.”
Watch our full conversation with Devale and Crystal via the clip below.
Season three of Tyler Perry’s “Zatima” premieres Thursday, October 3 with two episodes. The 10-episode season will continue with two episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on Thursday, October 31.
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