Posted by | Ray Cornelius
The Wrap is reporting that actresses Garcelle Beauvais, Terri J. Vaughn, Malinda Williams and Essence Atkins are teaming up for new original movie for TV One titled, Girlfriends Getaway.
The story centers around Vicky (Beauvais), a newly single entrepreneur who invites her best girlfriends on a vacation to Trinidad. The ladies are enjoying a wild first night when the very pregnant Sophie, (Vaughn) gets kidnapped and is held for $10,000 ransom. The remaining women must come together to free her in 24 hours or end up in jail.
The film was written by Cas Sigers-Beedles and is directed and executive produced by Roger Bobb. It is also a collaborative effort between Roger’s Bobbcat Films, Siger and Vaughn’s Nina Holiday Entertainment.
“As summer winds down this Labor Day weekend, we are excited to bring this hilarious and fun film to our audience to serve as a reminder to appreciate our friendships every day,” said TV One’s programming and production senior vice president D’Angela Proctor in a statement.
Girlfriends Getaway premieres on Saturday, August 30 at 8 p.m. on TV One.
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