Prime Video’s Barbershop has officially revealed its first-look photos and announced a release date. The comedy series will bring the film franchise to television with Jermaine Fowler leading the cast.
The streaming giant confirmed that all eight episodes will premiere on February 10, 2027. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The newly released images give the first glimpse at Fowler and the show’s updated take on Chicago.
The new Barbershop TV show brings a fresh cast to the iconic Chicago shop
The new TV show features Jermaine Fowler alongside an ensemble cast. He plays Travis “Trav” Walker, who returns to Chicago hoping to honor his grandfather’s legacy at the iconic Calvin’s Barbershop.
Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E.J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye, and Langston Kerman also star in the upcoming series. Guest appearances will come from Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Diallo Riddle, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Comedian CP, Devon Walker, and Belmont Cameli.
According to the official synopsis, Travis finds that Calvin’s shop and Chicago have changed since his last visit. The story follows Trav as he struggles to find his place among a new crew of barbers and loyal customers.
Marshall Todd, co-writer of the original film, serves as a writer and co-showrunner. Max Searle also serves as co-showrunner, while Oz Rodriguez directs and executive produces the series.
Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, and Tiffany Brown executive produce for Hartbeat. Bradley Gardner, Cameron Burnett, Autumn Bailey-Ford, George L. Tillman, and Robert Teitel also hold executive producer credits through their respective companies.
The original Barbershop debuted in 2002 with Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, and Eve. The franchise continued with two theatrical sequels: Barbershop 2: Back in Business in 2004 and Barbershop: The Next Cut in 2016.
Originally reported on ComingSoon.
