Brief
Dewayne Perkins debuts ‘I Swear We’re Friends’ skitcom on YouTube
The series, starring Perkins and a rotating guest cast, rolls out weekly episodes throughout October.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Comedian Dewayne Perkins, known for “The Blackening” and “The Studio,” is releasing a six‑episode digital series titled “I Swear We’re Friends” on YouTube this fall, Variety reported.
What happened
The “skitcom” – described by its creators as a love letter to television – launches with the first two episodes on Oct. 14, episodes three and four on Oct. 21, and the final two on Oct. 28. Each episode is modeled after a different beloved series, including “Girlfriends,” “Succession,” “24,” “My Wife & Kids,” “Charmed” and “Touched By An Angel.” Perkins directed all six episodes and co‑wrote the series with James Rogers III, Mark Wright and others.
What the reports add
Variety notes that the cast features Devere Rogers, Brian Jordan Jr., Philemon Chambers and Cameron J. Ross, with guest appearances by Daryl Stephens, Steven G. Norfleet, Courtney Taylor, Tracie Thoms, Justen Ross and Jermelle Simon. Grammy‑winner Durand Bernarr performs the theme song, and Sade Ndya serves as director of photography. Post‑production is handled by Skapa Films.
What was said
The series’ press release, quoted by Variety, says it aims to fill a two‑decade void for Black gay male friendships on screen, offering “Black queer men the space to simply be funny, messy, complicated friends.”
How it came about
Perkins, who began in Chicago improv with 3Peat before breaking out in “The Blackening,” is also returning to Apple TV’s “The Studio” and working on “The Blackening 2” for Lionsgate. The new YouTube project follows his recent involvement in the horror‑thriller “Wrong Number.”
Key facts
- ‘I Swear We’re Friends’ is a six‑episode YouTube series launching Oct. 14, 21 and 28. (variety.com)
- Each episode riffs on a classic TV show such as ‘Girlfriends’ and ‘Succession’. (variety.com)
- Perkins directs, co‑writes and stars alongside Devere Rogers and others. (variety.com)
- Durand Bernarr performs the theme song; Sade Ndya is director of photography. (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Dewayne Perkins to Launch ‘I Swear We’re Friends,’ New Digital ‘Skitcom’ on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)”
