Terry McMillan Presents
| Terry McMillan Presents | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Romantic drama |
| Created by | Terry McMillan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime |
| Release | August 17, 2024 – present |
Terry McMillan Presents is an American television romantic and drama television film series produced by novelist Terry McMillan for Lifetime. The series features the love and lives of African American women.[1][2]
The first movie titled Tempted by Love premiered on August 17, 2024 and starred Garcelle Beauvais, Vaughn W. Hebron, Lela Rochon, Donna Biscoe and Loretta Devine and features age difference love story.[3] The second film titled Forever starred Taye Diggs and Meagan Good premiered on August 24, 2024.[4] On November 1, 2025 His, Hers & Ours starring Taye Diggs, Lesley-Ann Brandt and Aimee Garcia was released.[5] The next film of franchise, Preach, Pray, Love features a romance between a pastor and a platinum-selling rapper starring Karrueche Tran, Mark J.P. Hood, Tobias Truvillion, B. Simone, Da Brat and Dawn Halfkenny premiered on November 8, 2025.[6] On January 31, 2026 was releases a sequel for Tempted by Love titled Tempted 2 Love featuring original cast Beauvais, Hebron, Rochon and Boris Kodjoe who has been added as a male lead.[7][8] The next film of the franchise titled Paradise with You stars Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens and Cynthia Bailey set for fall 2026 debut.[9][10]
Films
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted by Love" | Tailiah Breon | Tamara Gregory | 17 August 2024 |
| 2 | "Terry McMillan Presents: Forever" | Charles Murray | Bart Baker | 24 August 2024 |
| 3 | "Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours" | Patricia Cuffie-Jones | Bart Baker | 1 November 2025 |
| 4 | "Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love" | Damon Lee | Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan | 8 November 2025 |
| 5 | "Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love" | Roger M. Bobb | Tamara Gregory | 31 January 2026 |
| 6 | "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You" | Patricia Frontain | Ejay Jamison | TBA |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Movie/Serie | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Women's Image Network Awards | Actress Made For Television Movie / Limited Series | Garcelle Beauvais for Tempted by Love | Nominated |
| 2025 | NAMIC Vision Awards | Original Movie or Special | Tempted by Love | Won |
| NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Television Movie, Limited-Series or Special[11] | Loretta Devine for Tempted by Love | Nominated | |
| Writers Guild of America Awards | TV & Streaming Motion Pictures | Bart Baker for Forever | Nominated | |
| 2026 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie)[12] | Taye Diggs for His, Hers & Ours | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Brew, Caroline (February 6, 2024). "Terry McMillan Partners With Lifetime for Slate of New Original Movies".
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (February 6, 2024). "Terry McMillan Partners With Lifetime On New Original Movies".
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 20, 2024). "Lifetime's 'Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love' Rounds Out Cast & Sets Premiere Date".
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 22, 2024). "Taye Diggs & Meagan Good To Lead & EP Lifetime's 'Terry McMillan Presents: Forever'".
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (June 3, 2025). "Taye Diggs, Lesley-Ann Brandt & Aimee Garcia To Lead Lifetime's New Terry McMillan Presents Movie".
- ↑ Pugh, Caleb (November 20, 2025). "Terry McMillan and Life time present 'Preach, Pray, Love'".
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (December 16, 2025). "Boris Kodjoe Joins Lifetime's 'Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love'; Lela Rochon & Vaughn Hebron Set Return".
- ↑ Mangum, Trey. "Lifetime's 'Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted 2 Love' Adds Boris Kodjoe; Lela Rochon And Vaughn W. Hebron To Return - Blavity". Blavity News & Entertainment.
- ↑ Cordero, Rosy (July 1, 2026). "SwagBoyQ-Led Lifetime Microdrama Sets Premiere On Taye Diggs' Vertical Platform; Trailer Drops".
- ↑ "Nevis Tourism Authority". Nevis Tourism Authority.
- ↑ Stewart, Shelby. "NAACP Unveils Nominees For 56th Image Awards, Celebrating Black Talent Across Film, TV, Music, And Literature".
- ↑ Press, The Associated (January 12, 2026). "'Sinners' leads movie nominations for NAACP Image Awards". AP News.
See also
- The Wrong another Lifetime film franchise