Prime Video Debuts Teaser for New Barbershop Television Series

Prime Video debuted the first teaser trailer for an eight-episode television series adaptation of the Barbershop franchise on Saturday, Deadline and TheFutonCritic.com reported. The presentation took place during the CultureCon event, according to Deadline. The new show marks the return of the franchise to screens as a serialized adaptation, Deadline said. [1][4]

According to Deadline and IMDb, actor Jermaine Fowler stars in the adaptation as the new owner of Calvin's barbershop. Deadline reported that the teaser highlights Fowler's character as he struggles to win over a group of new barbers working at the location. The footage demonstrates the ongoing challenges faced by the owner inside the shop, Deadline added. [1][3]

Deadline reported that the television series is based on the comedy-drama film franchise that originally debuted in 2002. In the new adaptation, Calvin's barbershop is depicted taking walk-in customers once again, according to Deadline. The production brings fresh stories to the established setting of the barbershop, Deadline said. [1]

Amazon Prime Video began distributing original television shows through its streaming service in 2013. Several of the original programs featured on the platform are developed in-house by Amazon Studios. [5]