A New York Times bestseller book series titled The Come Up will soon hit household television screens. The BET Network has announced that it will debut the 10-part web series on August 24 at 8PM.  The BET adaptation will be called “8 DAYS A WEEK” and will…

“…follows the lives of six urban youths navigating the perks and pitfalls of living life in the fast lane. Featuring up-and-coming musicians and artists, 8 DAYS A WEEK explores the harsh realities of trying to make it big in Hollywood.”

This will be BET’s first ever in-house produced web series. It may even be the first for any other cable network.

“8 DAYS A WEEK brings to life the energy, attitude, drive and relentless spirit of young African-Americans, in particular,” said the series’ creator Lyah Beth LeFlore. “I’m especially excited that the cast is so diverse and reflects the dreams, determination and day-to-day trials and triumphs of BET’s core audience.”

In the premiere episode, Blue Reynolds and J-Shine have just arrived to Hollywood and are ready to take over the city after J-Shine rips the stage at Club Heat until a mysterious girl catches Blue’s attention and the night ends in disaster. Meanwhile, Blue’s later encounter with a shady music industry player, connected with up-and-coming artist Tommy “Whiteboy” James’ past may jeopardize his future in this town.

8 DAYS A WEEK is created and written by Lyah Beth LeFlore; and is directed and executive produced by Kenn Michael.

8 DAYS A WEEK Cast:
Blue Reynolds (played by Justin “Irocc” Williams) – the music mogul-in-the-making, who despite his father’s wishes and family’s legacy, is determined to change the game on his own terms
Jade Taylor (played by Skye Townsend) – the struggling college coed, striving to become a psychologist
Jayson “J-Shine” Martin (played by Nicolas Green) – the musical prodigy and rapper hoping to be crowned the “next one”
Mamie “DJ Ill MaMa” Lopez (played by Alex Lynn Ward) – an ambitious deejay fighting to get her moment in the spotlight
Tommy “Whiteboy” James (played by Justin Jacoby) – an aspiring artist fighting the pull of his hustling past
Zoe Olivia Daniels (played by Skye P. Marshall) – a budding fashion designer with dreams of Paris runways

 

For more information on 8 DAYS A WEEK, go to www.bet.com.