The Oval (also known as Tyler Perry's The Oval) is a BET Soap political drama franchise created by Tyler Perry for the Paramount Premium Network Group. The franchise itself chronicles the lives of a family placed in the White House by people of power, while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run its inner workings. the series originally started with its own tv series which debuted on October 23, 2019, on BET. Although a month later the franchises' spinoff Ruthless premiered on November 7, 2019, on BET.
Main characters[]
- Ed Quinn as Hunter Franklin, the President of the United States[1]
- Kron Moore as Victoria Franklin, the First Lady of the United States[1]
- Paige Hurd as Gayle Franklin, Hunter and Victoria's daughter (main season 1; guest season 2)[1]
- Daniel Croix Henderson as Jason Franklin, Hunter and Victoria's son[1]
- Javon Johnson as Richard Hallsen, the White House Butler[2]
- Ptosha Storey as Nancy Hallsen, the Butler's wife[2]
- Vaughn W. Hebron as Barry Hallsen, Richard and Nancy's son[2]
- Teesha Renee as Sharon[2] Barry's former girlfriend and Kareem's current girlfriend
- Lodric Collins as Donald Winthrop, White House Chief of Staff[2]
- Ciera Payton as Lilly Winthrop, wife of Donald[2]
- Taja V. Simpson as Priscilla Owens, White House residence staff supervisor[2]
- Walter Fauntleroy as Sam Owen, Secret Service agent[2]
- Brad Benedict as Kyle Flint, Secret Service agent[2]
- Travis Cure as Bobby, Lilly's friend[2]
- Matthew Law as Kareem Richardson, local pharmacy owner
- Bill Barrett as Max Carter, Secret Service agent (main season 2–present; recurring season 1)
- Derek A. Dixon as Dale (season 2–present)[2]
- Nick Barrotta as Allan (main season 3; recurring season 1–2), Donald's assistant and Ellie's ex-boyfriend
- Kaye Singleton as Simone, the Second lady (season 3)[3]
- Russell Thomas as Eli, the Vice President of the United States (season 3)[3]
- Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale/Denise Truesdale
Television media[]
Television pilot[]
:Main article: The Oval ("Pilot")
The First family prepares for the inauguration ball when tragic events threaten the First Family and the White House staff. Tyler Perry created the very first episode of The Oval as a token of his hardwork.
Television series[]
- Main article: The Oval (television series)
Most of the series' origins are entirely seen on the show.
Television spin-off[]
- Main article: Ruthless (The Oval)
On November 7, 2019, it was announced that BET+ ordered Ruthless, a spin-off starring Melissa L. Williams as Ruth Truesdale about a religious sex cult.[4][5] The series premiered on March 19, 2020.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Petski, Denise (June 20, 2019). "Tyler Perry Sets White House Drama Series 'The Oval' At BET".
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Petski, Denise (August 5, 2019). "'The Oval': Tyler Perry's BET White House Drama Sets More Series Regulars".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Petski, Denise (July 13, 2021). "Tyler Perry's 'The Oval': Nick Barrotta, Kaye Singleton, Russell Thomas Set As Series Regulars For Season 3" (en-US). Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ "Tyler Perry Sets Two New Original Series at BET Plus (EXCLUSIVE)" (November 7, 2019).
- ↑ "Tyler Perry's The Oval Scores Spinoff About Religious Sex Cult on BET+" (November 7, 2019).
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