‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Sets September Release Date, Drops First Look Photos
The Martin franchise expands this September as Paramount+ prepares to debut The Varnell Hill Show, featuring the return of Tommy Davidson.
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First look photos were released alongside news of a September premiere date. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 2d ago, after coverage quieted.
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When does The Varnell Hill Show premiere?
The show is set for a September 2026 release on Paramount+.
Which actors are confirmed to appear?
Tommy Davidson is confirmed to star as Varnell Hill, and Martin Lawrence will appear in the series.
Is this a continuation of the original series?
The production is characterized as a Martin spinoff and a workplace comedy featuring favorites from the original show.
Where it stands
The Varnell Hill Show is scheduled for a September release on Paramount+, marking the return of a character originating from the Martin television series. The workplace comedy will feature Tommy Davidson reprising his role as Varnell Hill. In addition to the premiere date, the platform has released promotional photos providing a first look at the production.
Variety, Deadline, and Entertainment Weekly confirm that Martin Lawrence will appear in the project, reprising his character from the original series. Black Girl Nerds notes that the show serves as a reunion for several cast members from the legacy program. The current material focuses on the transition of the Varnell Hill character into a standalone lead within this new format.
While the promotional assets confirm the involvement of Davidson and Lawrence, coverage does not yet specify the complete ensemble cast or the exact date in September for the series launch. Information regarding specific plot lines or the duration of the season has not been released.
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Who reported it (5)
- Tommy Davidson Brings Back Varnell Hill in New Workplace Comedy That Reunites Martin Favorites Black Girl Nerds · 4d ago
- Paramount+ reveals first look at ‘The Varnell Hill Show,’ bringing an iconic ‘Martin’ character back to TV Yahoo · 4d ago
- 'Martin' Spinoff 'The Varnell Hill Show' Gets Paramount+ Premiere Date deadline.com · 4d ago
- See Martin Lawrence return as Martin in first look at ‘Martin’ spinoff Entertainment Weekly · 4d ago
- ‘Martin’ Spinoff ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ Sets September Release Date, Drops First Look Photos variety.com · 4d ago
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