Actor, rapper, & social media guru Page Kennedy talks ‘The Upshaws‘ new Netflix series starring Mike Epps, Wanda Sykes, & more. You may already be familiar with Page Kennedy from his hilarious skits on social media, and his roles on ‘Weeds’ or ‘Blue Mountain State’, but did you know the Detroit-native was a skilled rapper? His album ‘Page’ featuring rap heavyweights Method Man, Xzibit, and more is out now and available on all streaming platforms.
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Page, and the pair instantly connected on their Midwest roots, love of rap, & who will make it to the NBA Playoffs. Watch the interview, and let us know what you think! ‘The Upshaws’ premieres exclusively on Netflix Wednesday, May 12th, 2021.
Check out the Season 1 trailer:
Synopsis:
Bennie Upshaw (Mike Epps), the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family — wife Regina (Kim Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Journey Christine) and firstborn son (Jermelle Simon), the teenage son (Diamond Lyons) he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) — and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law (Wanda Sykes), all without a blueprint for success. But the Upshaws are determined to make it work, and make it to the next level, together. The Upshaws is co-created by Regina Hicks and Wanda Sykes, who serve as executive producers alongside Mike Epps, Page Hurwitz and Niles Kirchner.
The series will premiere on Netflix May 12th, 2021.
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