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Madea\u2019s back \u2014 hallelujer! Blackfilm.com correspondent Ellen J. Wanjiru<\/a> sits with Tyler Perry<\/strong> to discuss Madea’s comeback in TYLER PERRY\u2019S A MADEA HOMECOMING<\/a><\/strong>, the newest film in the MADEA franchise currently streaming on Netflix, working with Brendan O’Carroll, a Madea prequel series for Showtime, and Madea’s sage advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tyler Perry stars in the film that centers around Madea\u2019s great-grandson\u2019s college graduation, though the celebratory moment hits a halt as hidden secrets and family drama threaten to destroy the happy homecoming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The film features all-stars of the MADEA franchise, including Tamela Mann (Cora), David Mann (Mr. Brown), Cassi Davis Patton (Aunt Bam) as well as a guest appearance from iconic Irish actor Brendan O\u2019Carroll, who matches Madea\u2019s comedic prowess as Agnes Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director-Writer-Executive Producer: Tyler Perry | Producers: Will Areu, Mark Swinton | Cast: Tyler Perry, Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Gabrielle Dennis, Brendan O\u2019Carroll, Brandon Black, Isha Blaaker.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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