Mara Brock Akil Seeks $50 Million to Bring Girlfriends Back as Feature Film
Mara Brock Akil disclosed she needs $50 million to produce a Girlfriends feature film with the original cast returning. I have to sort of move on.
Creator and showrunner Mara Brock Akil has identified a $50 million budget requirement to develop a feature film based on the original Girlfriends television series, with the entire cast expressing willingness to return. During a recent podcast appearance, Akil explained that while she possesses both a completed story and committed actors, studio interest has not yet translated into the financial backing she deems necessary to execute the project properly.
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The Project and Cast Commitment
The planned film would reunite the four lead characters—Joan, Toni, Maya, and Lynn—in a new narrative set within Los Angeles. Actors Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Persia White, and Golden Brooks have all confirmed their openness to reprising their roles, according to statements made during Akil's podcast discussion. The original series ran for eight seasons on UPN from 2000 to 2007 before ending without narrative closure, leaving audiences with unresolved storylines across 25 years.
Akil's Stance on Production Quality
Akil has adopted a firm position regarding the project's development, emphasizing that launching production without adequate resources would compromise the final product.
"I need the money that I need, and if it's not going to be there, I can't keep knocking on every door. I have to sort of move on. But when that money comes, or a new idea comes for a lesser amount, if I can't do it right, why am I doing it?"She compared the anticipated cultural impact to that of Sex and the City, noting both franchises cultivated powerful audience connections. Akil stressed her unwillingness to rush the project or deliver something falling short of longtime fan expectations.
Industry Context and Creative Legacy
Beyond the Girlfriends film initiative, Akil has maintained an active creative presence in television and publishing. Her post-Girlfriends work includes developing and producing The Game, Being Mary Jane, Love Is, and Forever. She recently released her debut novel, The Revelation of Dionne Daphne. Despite uncertainty surrounding the film's financing, Akil expressed confidence in divine timing and her ability to develop alternative projects should the Girlfriends opportunity not materialize.
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