DeVon Franklin to Produce NBC’s New Drama Based on ‘Conflict and Secrets’ of Gospel Music Industry
Christian movie producer DeVon Franklin is excited to co-produce NBC’s new faith-based drama Kingdom Business.
Kingdom Business will offer a behind-the-scenes peek at the gospel music industry—without the sugar coating. The TV drama portrays the “conflict and secrets that come with money, fame and success,” according to Deadline.
Franklin shared his excitement with his Instagram followers on Tuesday, saying, “Can’t wait for y’all to see this!!!”
View this post on InstagramCan’t wait for y’all to see this!!! EXCLUSIVE: NBC has put in development Kingdom Business, a gospel music industry drama produced by DeVon Franklin’s Franklin Entertainment, Holly Carter’s Relevé Entertainment, Kirk Franklin and Fo Yo Soul Entertainment, Michael Van Dyck’s Inspired Entertainment and Universal TV, a division of NBCUniversal Content Studios. Written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart (Reign, The Glades), Kingdom Business is a behind-the-scenes look into the world of the gospel music industry and all of the conflict and secrets that come with money, fame and success. #franklinentertainment #releve #foyosoul #wonthedoit
This isn’t the first faith-based production Franklin has been involved in. His Christian films include Miracles From Heaven (starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah) and Breakthrough, which stars Chrissy Metz and highlights the true story of John Smith, a young boy who came back to life after being dead over an hour. Franklin is currently working on Flamin’ Hot (directed by Eva Longoria), which follows the life of the man who created the spicy snack food Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
Kingdom Business is written by John Sakmar and Kerry Lenhart, who helped produce the drama, as did gospel singer Kirk Franklin and media producer Holly Carter.