EXCLUSIVE : Comedy veteran Kym Whitley has been cast as a series regular opposite Tommy Davidson in the upcoming BET+ series The Varnell Hill Show, a spinoff from Martin Lawrence’s hit 1990s sitcom Martin.

The eight-episode multi-camera workplace comedy is set behind the scenes of the long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show . Delving into the chaotic world of television production, the series explores Varnell’s journey to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry and the corporate dynamics of network executives, business stakeholders and creative teams involved in the making of the show.

Davidson plays the titular Varnell Hill, reprising the beloved character he played as a guest star on Martin. Whitley will play Kim Jones, Varnell’s (Davidson) longtime

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