Over the summer, local movie mogul Tyler Perry was filming “The Oval” at his studios in southwest Atlanta. We didn’t quite know what “The Oval” was about, but now we do.
“The Oval” trailer was debuted online as part of the launch of BET Plus, a new streaming service.
Atlanta-filmed ‘The Oval’ to debut on BET Plus
The subscription service will exclusively stream “The Oval,” which is one of two new shows that Perry has created for BET.
Just like Atlanta’s population, BET Plus will cater largely to African-Americans.
“African Americans are the leading consumers of streaming services, with higher SVOD adoption rates than other consumers, which is why we’re so excited to launch a premium product for this underserved audience,” Scott Mills, president of BET Networks said in a statement.
He adds: “BET+ is a natural extension of BET’s linear network, which has been the leading home of black culture for decades. Our curated catalog and original programming will keep the BET+ content offering fresh, fueling subscriber growth, viewership and retention.”
Perry, a playwright and actor in his own right, said in a statement that he is fully aware of his audience.
“I’ve paid attention to my audience and what works for them and, for that reason, I’m very excited not only about the idea of partnering with BET to create new and exciting content, but also about the idea of giving people a personalized experience through the ability to curate the content they love to consume.”