Netflix Releases First Look Photos Of Re-Imagined Judy Blume Series Forever

Young love is awkward and exciting at the same time.

Judy Blume’s groundbreaking novel Forever is getting the modern treatment by showrunner Mara Brock Akil starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. A month ago, Netflix released the teaser for the series which showed us a glimpse of Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards’ love story as they navigate high school, sports teams, and both societal and parental pressures. Now, we have the first look photos that showcase their romance and their family lives in the heart of California.

“I’ve always credited Judy Blume as part of the seasoning of my voice as a writer. She was one of the first writers I read that dared to be honest about the human condition in young people and you can see traces of her writing style within my own,” Akil shared in a statement. “What better metaphor for this love story than what LA represents, for not only me, but a lot of people. LA is a place for dreamers, and chasing dreams is no different than chasing love, it comes with the highs, the lows, the epic and the intimate."

Karen Pittman, Wood Harris, Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Winans III, Niles Fitch, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, Adriyan Rae, Paigion Walker, Xavier Mills, and E’myri Crutchfield round out the cast. 

Forever premieres May 8 on Netflix.