Amazon Prime Video’s “Barbershop” TV series has recently announced the addition of eight new actors in guest star roles, according to Variety. The new cast members include Zack Fox, known for his work on “Abbott Elementary” and “The Vince Staples Show,” as Alderman Warren; Ego Nwodim, from “Saturday Night Live” and “Poker Face,” as Shelly-Ann; Diallo Riddle, recognized for his roles in “South Side” and “Sherman’s Showcase,” as Pastor Devante; Ziwe, known for her self-titled show and “Dickinson,” as Abbi; Tituss Burgess, from “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “Schmigadoon,” as Juan Grillz; Comedian CP, known for “Sunday After Six” and “How to Die Alone,” as Marvin; Devon Walker, from “Saturday Night Live” and “Big Mouth,” as Southside Swole; and Belmont Cameli, from “Saved by the Bell” and “Alto Knights,” as Shep.
These new additions will join series regulars Jermaine Fowler, Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., and E.J. Bonilla, with recurring appearances from Bokeem Woodbine, Bresha Webb, Langston Kerman, and Tiana Okoye.
The show follows Travis “Trav” Porter, portrayed by Jermaine Fowler, as he aims to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps as a legendary barber at the iconic Calvin’s barbershop in Chicago. Despite new barbers, the shop remains lively, customers remain argumentative, and the fades are still top-notch. At Calvin’s, the community comes together for more than just a haircut.
Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original film, is writing the series, serving as executive producer and co-showrunner alongside Max Searle. Executive producers include Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, and Mike Stein of Hartbeat Productions, Bradley Gardner of Busy B Entertainment, Cameron Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford of Prominent Productions, and George Tillman Jr. and Robert Teitel of State Street Pictures. Tiffany Brown will co-executive produce for Hartbeat. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
The new cast members are represented by various agencies, with Zack Fox repped by WME, Elixr Global, and Cohen & Silver, Ego Nwodim by CAA, OPE Partners, The Initiative Group, and Hansen Jacobson, Diallo Riddle by CAA, Ziwe by Ocean Avenue, UTA, and Sloane Offer, Tituss Burgess by CAA, Artists First, and Peikoff/Mahan, Comedian CP by Artists First, Innovative Artists, and Yorn Levine, Devon Walker by WME, and Belmont Cameli by Gersh.
This exciting lineup of talent promises to bring even more depth and entertainment to the “Barbershop” series on Amazon Prime Video.
