A "Martin" 30th Anniversary Reunion Special Is Coming to BET+ in 2022

Wazzup, wazzup, wazzuuuuuup! On Feb. 18, Deadline announced that a "Martin" 30th anniversary reunion hosted by Affion Crockett, is coming to BET+ in 2022. The reunion special, taped on Feb. 20, will feature interviews with the surviving cast, including Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II, as well as behind-the-scenes commentary on the show's cultural significance. Sadly, Thomas Mikal Ford, who played Tommy, died in 2016 from a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. "To be able to sit here 30 years later with this amazing cast that has had such an impact on pop culture is truly a blessing," Lawrence said in a statement to Deadline. "I am always humbled that the fans still want more of the show and its characters. I am looking forward to the reunion special."

Lawrence's production company, Run Tel Dat Entertainment, will executive produce the reunion. "Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships," said BET CEO Scott Mills. "Decades later, that representation is still just as important, which is why we're so excited to honour a series that put Black culture front and centre on our platform that embraces Black culture every day."

The entire "Martin" series, which ran from 1992 to 1997, is currently streaming on BET+.