Jordan Peele is preparing to launch a new project centered on Black cowboys, with the Jordan Peele Black Cowboy docuseries set for Peacock, while Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin are partnering for faith-based films at Netflix, signaling significant new ventures in entertainment. These moves highlight an ongoing effort to reshape historical narratives and bring fresh stories to streaming platforms.
Jordan Peele Champions Untold Black Cowboy Stories
As part of his agreement with Universal Studio Group, Peele is working beside Monkeypaw Productions to present a documentary series that re-examines the story of the Black cowboy in America. This untitled series is positioned as a major attempt to update traditional views of the Old West, uncovering the neglected contributions and presence of Black cowboys throughout history. The documentary will not only look closely at the historical record but will also trace the ongoing revival of Black cowboy culture in many aspects of American life, including music, film, and fashion.
The creative team bringing this vision to life is led by award-winning producer Keith McQuirter, who will serve as showrunner, director, and executive producer. Key members of Monkeypaw Productions’ leadership, such as President Win Rosenfeld, Jamal Watson as Senior Vice President of Development and Production, and Keisha Senter as Senior Vice President of Culture and Impact, are involved in their first documentary series together. Adding further expertise, Liz Yale Marsh brings her experience as an Emmy-winning documentary producer, while Sacha Jenkins joins as executive producer.
Perry and Franklin Launch Faith-Based Netflix Collaboration
Alongside Peele’s project, Tyler Perry Studios and Devon Franklin are working together through a new agreement with Netflix to produce a series of faith-based films. This multi-year, multi-picture first-look deal provides both Perry and Franklin the platform to continue creating work that resonates with spiritual themes. According to official information, both will produce films alongside Tyler Perry Studios, marking a unified effort to deliver stories that inspire and uplift.
The first film emerging from this collaboration is titled R&B. Written by Mike Elliott and Cory Tynan, the movie offers a present-day take on the biblical tale of Ruth and Boaz. Set in Tennessee, it follows the journey of a young woman who leaves behind the music industry in Atlanta to care for a widowed woman, ultimately discovering love and the family she has been searching for. The narrative draws on enduring stories to offer a contemporary perspective, aiming to reach new audiences through streaming.
Industry Impact and Next Steps
Both the Jordan Peele Black Cowboy docuseries and the Tyler Perry–Devon Franklin film partnership demonstrate an increased interest in exploring overlooked stories and diverse perspectives within American culture. By bringing these fresh narratives to major streaming platforms, creators like Peele, Perry, and Franklin are influencing the direction of modern entertainment. As these projects move forward into production, they promise to open broader conversations about representation, history, and identity in media.
