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date (day) time network episode title
3/26/21 (Fr.)8:00 PMLMNN/A (R)
1/30/21 (Sa.)8:00 PMLIFETIMEN/A




WENDY WILLIAMS: THE MOVIE (LIFETIME)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
1/30/21
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Lifetime's press release, November 2020) Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. Wendy has made herself the go-to source for great celebrity dish on her hit talk show, The Wendy Williams Show, but recently the spotlight has turned towards her. The authorized project provides a revealing look at Wendy's journey, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show. Despite all the naysayers and obstacles Wendy encountered throughout her life, her strength and determination have allowed her to thrive. Ciera Payton takes on the lead role while Morocco Omari stars as Wendy's ex-husband Kevin Hunter. Produced by Front Street for Lifetime and executive produced by Wendy Williams, Will Packer and Sheila Ducksworth. Darren Grant directs from a script written by Leigh Davenport and Scarlett Lacey.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ciera Payton as Wendy Williams
· Morocco Omari as Kevin Hunter
CREW INFORMATION:
· Darren Grant as DIR
· Leigh Davenport as WRTR
· Scarlett Lacey as WRTR
· Sheila Ducksworth as EP
· Wendy Williams as EP
· Will Packer as EP
GENRE(S):
· mow
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Front Street Pictures
· Will Packer Media