Gabrielle Union for new BET movie, ‘Being Mary Jane’

Celebrating the values of family, strength and independence, “Being Mary Jane” chronicles the complex life of Mary Jane Paul, a fiercely independent and successfully modern African American woman encountering the highs and lows of balancing life, love, family and a demanding career.Mary Jane Paul seemingly has it all as a beautiful and successful TV news […]

Celebrating the values of family, strength and independence, “Being Mary Jane” chronicles the complex life of Mary Jane Paul, a fiercely independent and successfully modern African American woman encountering the highs and lows of balancing life, love, family and a demanding career.
Mary Jane Paul seemingly has it all as a beautiful and successful TV news anchor. In reality, she’s a self-sufficient powerhouse with a lackluster love life who remains devoted to a family that doesn’t share her motivation. How far is she willing to go to find the puzzle pieces that she – and society – insist are missing from her life? Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work and commitments to her family.
‘Being Mary Jane’ also stars Richard Roundtree, Margaret Avery, Lisa Vidal, Richard Brooks, Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Raven Goodwin, B.J. Britt, Aaron Spears, Latarsha Rose and Robinne Lee.
‘Being Mary Jane’ is BET Networks first ever original drama series and was written by Mara Brock Akil and is executive produced by Salim Mara Brock Akil with Salim Akil, who also directed.  
The highly anticipated series debuts with a 90-minute movie special while an 8-part series is scheduled to premiere next February.