You never forget your first love. Judy Blume’s iconic 1975 novel Forever is getting the Netflix treatment and the new trailer is destined to get your heart racing. This reimagining by Mara Brock Akil tells the love story of two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), as they navigate the beautiful journey of being each other’s firsts. Ooh, the sparks are flying!
“Judy Blume’s ability to capture the real emotions we experience during the various rites of passage of our youth influenced my life choices and writing voice,” Brock Akil, who serves as executive producer and showrunner, told Tudum. “I’m honored to reimagine one of my favorite books, Forever.” The series is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.
