‘Brewster’s Millions: Christmas’ Sets BET+ Premiere As Production Wraps
EXCLUSIVE: The BET+ Original film Brewster’s Millions: Christmas is set to premiere on December 5, it has been revealed as production wraps.
The character of Montgomery Brewster was famously portrayed by Richard Pryor in the 1985 comedy Brewster’s Millions, based on the George Barr McCutcheon novel of the same name. Pryor’s son Richard Pryor Jr. will take on the role in the BET+ project with Rain Pryor starring as Opal.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas follows Morgan Brewster (China Anne McClain) as she embarks on a unique and challenging journey to inherit her uncle Montgomery’s fortune before Christmas. As Morgan and her companions navigate the delightful chaos of the holiday season, they discover the true meaning of love, faith, and family through the act of giving rather than receiving.
The film also stars Romeo Miller as “Andrew,” Telma Hopkins as “Mrs. Brewster,” Tequan Richmond as “Big TY” and Sierra McClain as “Toya.”
“As the son of Richard Pryor, I was so proud to have the opportunity to step into the shoes although briefly of the unforgettable character Monty Brewster. Truly an honor and a pleasure working with Joseph Nasser and Matthew Nasser,” added Richard Pryor, Jr.
“Working in Brewster’s Millions: Christmas has been an honor. From the cast to the director Patricia Cuffie Jones and the producers Joseph and Matthew Nasser, it felt like family. I know my Daddy was watching from above,” Rain Pryor shared.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas is executive-produced by Devin Griffin, Nadja Webb and Jason Harvey for BET+. China Anne McClaine also serves as an executive producer. The film is produced by Joseph Nasser (p.g.a). Additional producers include Matthew Nasser, Dureyshevar, with co-producers John Baldasare, Noelle Broussard, Rene Rodriguez-Lopez and Noura Khoury. The screenplay, written and directed by Patricia Cuffie Jones, is based on a story by Joseph Nasser and Patricia Cuffie Jones, inspired by the original book by George Barr McCutcheon.