BET Network released the super trailer for the forthcoming New Edition movie. ‘The New Edition Story’ recaps the story of Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill and their rise to fame as R&B stars. The biopic will be released as a six-hour, three-night event on BET on Jan. 24, 25, and 26, 2017. The all-star cast includes “Empire” star Bryshere Y. Gray as Bivins, singer Luke James as Gill, Algee Smith as Tresvant, Elijah Kelley as Bell, Keith Powers as DeVoe and Woody McClain as Brown. Actor Wood Harris, Michael Rapaport, singer Tank, comedian Faizon Love and Bre-Z are also expected to make appearances. The New Edition Story is directed by Chris Robinson (ATL) and is co-produced by the band’s longtime manager and original choreographer, Brook Payne. Members Bell, Bivins, DeVoe, Gill, Brown and Tresvant have also signed on as producers of the film. Souce: Billboard
