Our Kind of People is a Fox drama television series that aired on September 21, 2021, as a fall entry during the 2021–22 television season. Karin Gist’s series is based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s novel of the same name, which was published in 1999. The story is set in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, and follows single mother Angela Vaughn as she attempts to regain her family’s identity. However, she soon uncovers a horrible secret about her own mother’s history that will completely turn her life upside-down.
The American drama television series “Our Kind of People” has premiered on the 21st Sept. The series, which was developed by Karin Gist, has already generated a lot of attention on social media sites. In the year 2019, Lee Daniels and Karen Gist take over the writing component of the series, which 20th Television and Fox Entertainment produce. They also serve as executive producers on the show, with Ben Silverman, Claire Brown, Drew Buckley, Howard T. Ownes, Marc Velez, Montreal Mckay, and Pam Williams.
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Based on the book by Lawrence Otis Graham
Lawrence Otis Graham’s Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class was published in 1999 and quickly became a fascinating, controversial, and renowned work of non-fiction, culminating in a New York Times bestseller that spurred literary discussion and insightful insight into the world of the Black upper class, especially since it claims to be “the first book written about the black elite by a member of the black elite.”
Lawrence Otis Graham’s book does give some sharp commentary on a rich lifestyle that only a few are aware of, and it’ll be interesting to watch how the showrunners use Graham’s source material to make a slashy, spectacular piece of weekly television.
Who is in the cast of Our Kind of People?
Yaya DaCosta plays Angela Vaughn in “Our Kind of People.” DaCosta came to prominence as a contestant on “America’s Next Top Model” but went on to star in “All My Children” and “Ugly Betty” before landing the role of ED nurse April Sexton on “Chicago Med” and its sister shows “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago PD.” She also played Whitney Houston in Lee Daniels’ films “The Butler,” “Tron: Legacy,” and “The Nice Guys,” as well as the Lifetime biopic “Whitney.”
Morris Chestnut, who has been in films such as “Boyz n the Hood” and “Girls Trip,” joins DaCosta in the cast as Raymond Dupont. He’s starred in “Nurse Jackie,” “Rosewood,” and “The Resident” in the last decade. Raymond’s wife Leah Franklin-Dupont will be portrayed by Nadine Ellis, while their daughter Lauren will be played by Rhyon Nicole Brown, who played Maya on “Empire.” Angela’s daughter Nikki, who will battle with Lauren, will be played by newcomer Alana Bright.
Joe Morton, who you may recognize from “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” or “Justice League” and who earned an Emmy for his role as Eli Pope on “Scandal,” completes the cast. Teddy Franklin, Leah’s rich father, will be played by him. Tyrique Freeman, a new money elite who promises to assist Angela to negotiate the social mores of Oak Bluffs, will be played by Lance Gross, who previously appeared in “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.”
About Our Kind of People
“Our Kind of People” portrays the class worries of upper-class American families via the story of a determined businesswoman named Angela who travels to an affluent city to retrieve her family’s past. However, when she finds something unexpected about her parents, her decision has the unforeseen consequence of turning her life upside down. Karin Gist developed the drama series, which is based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s 1999 novel of the same name. Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut, Alana Bright, Nadine Ellis, and Rhyon Nicole Brown are among the cast members.
Angela Vaughn, a single mother from Boston, chooses to relocate with her aunt Piggy and daughter Nikki to the mostly Black community of Oak Bluffs. Her late mother worked as a maid in the lovely city of upper-class Americans many years ago. Angela has built a successful Black hair-care business and amassed a large fortune as a result of her unwavering commitment and hard work. However, as soon as she arrives in Oak Bluffs, she quickly realizes that there is a huge divide between her and the snobby upper-class family who have amassed their riches over several generations. To make matters worse, her ambition to regain her past is quickly shattered as she uncovers a horrible family secret.
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