Being Mary Jane is a drama TV series produced in the USA. The creators of the project are Mara Brock Akil and the main character is portrayed by Gabrielle Union. The show premiered in January of 2014. A pilot episode was released in July of 2013. The plot of the series revolves around TV career and personal life of Máry Jane Paul from Atlanta, Georgia.
Production
When the production started, the show was planned to be titled Single Black Female. The central character of the series is a broadcast journalist named Mary Jane Paul. Her life is a blend of successful career on television and troublesome private family matters. She’s in constant search of her significant other and she will do everything to get to the desired goals of her life ignoring the society and her mom’s rude remarks.
Mary Jane Paul is a fantastic personality: she’s smart, she’s successful, she’s entirely self-sufficient. Unfortunately, her family doesn’t support her and her plans for the future no matter how hard she tries to remain devoted and supportive to them. She’s like a powerhouse always ready to come for help no matter what happens – she’s deeply committed to her family. Mary Jane balances her personal and romantic life with her work. In every new episode, you’re going to follow her on the long and hard way of resisting the society being a single black female in life and on TV screens.
The production matters are carried out by Mara Brock Akil – she successfully produces the majority of projects on BET.
Cast & Characters
- Gabrielle Union portrays the character of Mary Jane Patterson, a TV news anchor doing her successful job for SNC. She’s always devoted to her nearest and dearest never paying attention to the way they resist all of her aspirations.
- Lisa Vidal acts as Kara Lynch, Talkback executive producer (that’s the name of Mary Jane’s show at SNC). She’s also her faithful friend and companion.
- Margaret Avery portrays Helen Patterson, mom of Mary Jane constantly trying to protect her being against of her plans for the future.
- Latarsha Rose portrays Dr. Lisa Hudson, school friend of Mary Jane.
- Aaron D. Spears acts as Mark Bradley. Mary Jane’s friend and co-anchor.
- Richard Brooks portrays Patrick Patterson, brother of Mary Jane. He’s less persistent and motivated in comparison with his successful and talented sister.
- J. Britt portrays Paul Patterson, Jr. Younger brother of Mary Jane who is more responsible and supportive than her elder brother.
- Raven Goodwin portrays the character of Niecy Patterson, daughter of Mary Jane’s elder brother.
- Richard Roundtree portrays Mary Jane’s father, Paul Patterson.
Fourth Season Air Date
Being Mary Jane got a ton of positive feedback from the critics. The premiere episode was watched by about four million viewers. In autumn of 2013, BET channel prolonged Being Mary Jane series for season 2 (it was before the release of season 1). Season 2 started in winter of 2015, and at the same time, the series was prolonged for one more season. Season 3 was released on the 20th of October 2015. On the 6th of January 2016, Being Mary Jane was prolonged for one more season. The fourth season release date is the 10th of January 2017.
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