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Meagan Good Steers Serious Delivery In Terry McMillian Presents “Forever” For Lifetime
Terry McMillian needs no introduction in the literary and film worlds. Her mega best-selling novels that have transcended into smash box office big screen hits, have made her a living icon. Her Midas touch has given book and movie fans classics such as “Waiting To Exhale,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” and “Girls Trip,” to name some.
McMillian’s latest offering is “Forever,” starring Meagan Good (“Divorce In The Black”, “Think Like A Man”), and Taye Diggs, (“Guiding Light,” “All American”). Good and Diggs also served as co-executive producers. Other credits include Charles Murray, director, Autumn Federici, producer, and Bart Baker, writer. The film premieres on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 8PM ET/ 7PM CT on the Lifetime Network as Terry McMillian Presents.
In the movie, Johnnie (Diggs), returns home from a military combat tour of duty to be rudely served divorce papers as soon as he steps off the bus. He is in a mental head spin as he tries to figure out what’s next. One day he is pulled over for speeding by a very attractive female police officer named Carlie (Good) whom he is immediately attracted to. They run into each other again at a restaurant and sparks begin to fly.
"Forever"
There are two problems, however. Johnny has doubts about getting back into a relationship so soon after his divorce and Carlie has three daughters. When Johnnie first meets the girls, of course, the oldest is the least resistant to change and accepting Johnny as a possible stepdad. The emotional rollercoaster ride begins, and the movie stays interesting until the end.
Good especially turns in an exceptional dramatical performance navigating the rocky waters between her new man and her daughters. Diggs is also a great counter. The girls Tessa (Chloe Ellis), Courtney (Madison Griggs), and Leslie (Leesie Pinto) kept the drama going full speed throughout the film. Johnnie’s best friend Levi (Jeremy Urann) added his share of spice as well.
Diggs & Good on Red Carpet
On the real side, as good as this movie is, this film is from a woman’s viewpoint for obvious reasons. In this era of “Me Too” feminism, and “Sprinkle, Sprinkle” that has created the male backlash of “Red Pill,” “MGTOW,” and “Drizzle, Drizzle; male viewers may see Jonnie as a simp hooking up with and marrying a baby momma with three girls. This film will no doubt raise interesting discussions.
When Good first got the script to this project and saw the name Terry McMillian attached to it, what was her reaction? She lights up, “McMillian is a legend. So, to have any opportunity to work with her in any capacity to me is fulfilling a full circle moment. I’ve been watching her movies since I was a teenager, the impact and the influence. Yeah, in any capacity, it’s a blessing because of what she’s been able to accomplish and the way she has shown up in the world and impact it for many generations for women in general and empowered us.”
Good continued, “Especially Black women to look into the mirror and see our worth, see our value, see the sky is not even the limit for us to be determined and be rebellious in the right circumstances. And not allow ourselves to be called emotional for having feelings or being called a bitch for being strong or whatever it is. So just the way she has been unapologetic about her stories or lead characters. For me that was something I wanted to align with and having the opportunity to do that was pretty incredible.”
On the real side, as good as this movie is, this film is from a woman’s viewpoint for obvious reasons. In this era of “Me Too” feminism, and “Sprinkle, Sprinkle” that has created the male backlash of “Red Pill,” “MGTOW,” and “Drizzle, Drizzle; male viewers may see Jonnie as a simp hooking up with and marrying a baby momma with three girls. This film will no doubt raise interesting discussions.
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When Good first got the script to this project and saw the name Terry McMillian attached to it, what was her reaction? She lights up, “McMillian is a legend. So, to have any opportunity to work with her in any capacity to me is fulfilling a full circle moment. I’ve been watching her movies since I was a teenager, the impact and the influence. Yeah, in any capacity, it’s a blessing because of what she’s been able to accomplish and the way she has shown up in the world and impact it for many generations for women in general and empowered us.”
Good continued, “Especially Black women to look into the mirror and see our worth, see our value, see the sky is not even the limit for us to be determined and be rebellious in the right circumstances. And not allow ourselves to be called emotional for having feelings or being called a bitch for being strong or whatever it is. So just the way she has been unapologetic about her stories or lead characters. For me that was something I wanted to align with and having the opportunity to do that was pretty incredible.”
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