Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Neil Brown Jr. Joins 'Martin' Spinoff 'Varnell Hill' Cast
The actor from 'SEAL Team', Neil Brown Jr., is going to be in a new show called 'Varnell Hill'.
It's a spin-off of the old TV show 'Martin'.
The new show is set in the world of a late-night talk show.
It will have new characters, with some famous people making guest appearances.
Neil Brown Jr. will play a character named Thad Metcalf.
Tommy Davidson, who played Varnell Hill in 'Martin' will reprise his role.
The show explores what it's like to make TV shows and deal with people in the industry.
It will also show the career of Varnell Hill as he tries to stay on top in the entertainment world.
Neil Brown Jr. will join the cast of the 'Martin' spin-off, 'Varnell Hill'.
The series will be set behind the scenes of a late-night talk show.
Tommy Davidson will reprise the titular role of Varnell Hill.
Kym Whitley is also cast in the show.
The show has started production in Los Angeles.
- Who
- Neil Brown Jr. is joining the cast, along with Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley.
- What
- Neil Brown Jr. is cast in the BET+ spinoff series 'Varnell Hill'.
- When
- Production has begun.
- Where
- Los Angeles.
- Why
- To expand the 'Martin' universe and explore behind-the-scenes of a talk show.
- Show Title
- Varnell Hill
- Network
- BET+
- Starring
- Tommy Davidson, Kym Whitley, Neil Brown Jr.
- Setting
- Behind the scenes of a late-night talk show
- Creators
- Martin Lawrence, Bentley Evans
- Production Status
- Started in Los Angeles
- Original Series
- Martin (1992-1997)