January 23, Only on BET+ 

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SERIES PREMIERE DATE: The BET+ Original Series, “Carl Webers The Family Business: New Orleans” will premiere with two episodes on January 23, 2025, exclusively on BET+. The series will continue with one episode weekly, with the finale on Thursday, March 6. 

LOGLINE: When the New Orleans side of the Duncan family gets caught in a vicious turf war with corrupt politicians, dirty land developers, and ruthless crime bosses all vying for the family’s nightclub business, they call on the New York Duncans to help wield their own brand of justice.

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Welcome to a new branch of the Duncan family tree, known for their popular casino / nightclub ‘Midnight Blues’ where tourists, titans of industry, and trap kings & queens party side-by-side. But the club also holds secrets so dark that it could turn the vibrant city of New Orleans upside down. Facing threats at every turn, the Duncans try to keep their family safe and put their complicated pasts to the side for the greater good of their enduring legacy in the NOLA.

EXECUTIVE CREDITS:

• Executive Producers/Showrunners: Carl Weber, Nikaya D. Brown Jones
• Executive Producer/Director: Trey Haley
  
  

CAST: 

	BRANDON T. JACKSON as “MARQUIS”: The smart & handsome son of Big Shirley Duncan who oversees his family-owned casino, The Midnight Blues and is the talk of the town. He has big dreams and an even bigger swag.  brandontjackson
	LELA ROCHON as “BIG SHIRLEY”: A no-nonsense, act-first and ask-questions-later type of woman. Her family has owned The Midnight Blues for almost a hundred years. She is the matriarch of the family and business. She is married to one of LC Duncan’s brothers.   iamlelarochon
	BENJAMIN STEPHENS as “CURTIS”: A smart and handsome Bounty Hunter, who is sent down to New Orleans to help his aunt and cousin with a small local conflict. However, when he arrives in New Orleans, he finds out the conflict is far from minor. officallybenstephens
	POOCH HALL as “FLOYD”: A well-dressed, handsome man. He is as sharp in his executions as he is in his style. The protective brother of Big Shirley. He’s one of the managers of The Midnight Blues. His connection to the local Voodoo Priestess is what keeps him well protected.     iampoochhall
	QUINCY BROWN as “PRINCE”: The brother of Saint and leader of the Crescent Boys. He’s truly a Prince Charming and has eyes for Lauryn Duncan despite Simone LeBlanc having more than eyes for him.     quincy
	DAVID BANNER  as “JEAN LEBLANC”: Jean LeBlanc comes from a long lineage of New Orleans residents. However, his family’s land and property were stolen by the establishment over a century ago. It’s his plan to take it all back and take over The Midnight Blues Casino.     davidbanner
	YVETTE NICOLE BROWN  as “MONIQUE”:The very sassy and smart right-hand woman, cousin and best friend to Big Shirley. She always has her ear to the ground and stays ready for whatever is ahead.     yvettenicolebrown
	ORLANDO JONES  as “GABRIEL”: The mysterious man that is looking to relive his past encounter with Big Shirley at any cost. Fortunately for him he is a billionaire with extensive resources.     orlandojones

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