Netflix's latest series, 'Forever,' is based on Judy Blume's beloved 1975 novel and tells the story of childhood friends Keisha and Justin, navigating first loves and teenage anxieties. The adaptation, spearheaded by Mara Brock Akil, modernizes the narrative from its original suburban New Jersey setting to contemporary Los Angeles, featuring Black protagonists. Star Lovie Simone shared her deep connection with the material, emphasizing the timelessness of the story's emotional themes despite evolving cultural contexts such as technology and social media.
After receiving the audition, I ordered the original Judy Blume book so that I could get to know it a little bit more.
The original novel is set in 1975, and Mara Brock Akil has adapted the story from suburban New Jersey to a modern LA setting with Black protagonists.
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