Following the box-office success of
"One of Them Days", TriStar Pictures has given the greenlight for a sequel to the hit comedy starring
Keke Palmer and
SZA. The first film was produced by
Issa Rae and directed by
Lawrence Lamont from a script by
Syreeta Singleton.
The sequel is in early development stages. Palmer and
SZA are expected to return for the new movie, along with the film's original creative team, but plot details are still being kept under wraps.
"One of Them Days" was a surprise hit at the box office, grossing over $50 million worldwide. The film received rave reviews fom critics (94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes), and its success continues on Netflix, where it spent three weeks on the streamer's top 10 list.
The film follows best friends and roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) as they race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact when they discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money. The cast also featured
Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Katt Williams, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage, Dewayne Perkins, Amin Joseph, Gabrielle Dennis and
DomiNque Perry.
"One of Them Days" was produced by Rae's Hoorae Media with Macro Film Studios co-financing. Producers also included ColorCreative co-founder
Deniese Davis, Hoorae's
Sara Rastogi and Macro's
James Lopez and
Poppy Hanks. Executive producers were Palmer,
Sharon Palmer, Charles D. King and
Jeff Valeri.
