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‘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.

By · Published August 7, 2026  20:56 UTC · Updated August 8, 2026  22:27 UTC

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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 61d 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.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: The Martin franchise expands this September as Paramount+ prepares to debut The Varnell Hill Show, featuring the return of Tommy Davidson.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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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