Omar Epps wrote the romantic comedy under his production banner BrooklynWorks Films and will star and produce with Tracey Edmonds of Our Stories Films. He told Deadline the finished script is about two best friends “looking for love in the wrong places with a contemporary twist.” Between Us is being financed by Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams, CEOs of the YMCMB record label, whose roster includes Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj. Epps said the pairing with YMCMB came because they’re looking to expand their brand. “They loved the concept and in a perfect world, we’ll be shooting late summer or early fall, but you know how that goes.” A search for a director is currently underway. Epps is also developing several television projects including Southern Gothic, a one-hour drama written by Michael Nourse. E1 is financing and Alfre Woodard is attached to produce with Epps. BrooklynWorks recently completed the low-budget fantasy musical You, Me & The Circus starring Anita Breim and Matt Dallas. Epps produced and financed the film directed by Ty Hodges and GoDigital will release it this summer. Epps also recently sold travel show Mile High starring David Arquette and Mike McGuiness to the Travel Channel. That project is being executive produced by Epps, Arquette, McGuiness, and Courteney Cox.


Good for them, it’s nice to see black filmmakers and actors taking matters into their own hands and financing their own stuff.
It’s good to see ANY filmmaker or actor taking matters into their own hands, regardless of race.
Like RLS said, good to see black actors and filmmakers taking matters into their own hands, and financing their own stuff.
Like I said- It’s good to see ANY filmmaker or actor taking matters into their own hands, regardless of race.
Omar, a short word of advice: good intentions are a superb start, but so far your proposal smacks of B-movie, straight-to-dvd generalities. Hire yourself a director who will put the spotlight of excitement on this project, make it stand out from the BET-style rom-coms I avoid on the .99 cent shelf at the Exxon station.
This is exciting news. Happy to see such a talented actor branching out to produce more content for an underserved market. kudos, to Omar Epps!
Certainly enjoyed this talented actor on HOUSE… Glad to see him expanding in a solid way! Some advice… Keep your dignity and watch out for the bad guys… they’re out there!
Mr. Omar Epps has a great sense of humor, so I know, ” Between Us” is going to be an excellent romantic comedy. I hope he doesn’t do a lot of kissing and (blank) scenes because I’ll get jealous(LOL)…..