Pooch Hall is making an epic TV comeback in Carl Weber’s The Family Business: New Orleans.
This time instead of playing a professional football player like he did in The Game, the actor portrays a ruthless enforcer who has no problem burying anyone who gets in his way.
The crime drama, which is a spinoff of The Family Business, premiered Jan. 23 on BET+. It focuses on the New Orleans side of the Duncan Family, which runs a popular nightclub and casino in The Big Easy called “Midnight Blues.”
The series also stars Brandon T. Jackson, Lela Rochon, Yvette Nicole Brown, Benjamin Stephens
Quincy Brown, David Banner, and Orlando Jones.
Related: ‘The Family Business: New Orleans’ Creator Carl Weber Says Expect Crossovers
In an interview with Urban Hollywood 411, Hall said the show’s storylines and cast will keep viewers coming back.
“Yes, we’re professionals, but we’re also friends,” he explained about the core cast.
“I think that makes a big difference as far as the chemistry, and that chemistry is something that is important to us because we want to make sure as the audience is watching, they will continue to watch… I think when people see The Family Business: New Orleans, they’re going to be hooked!” he said.
The series follows Shirley Duncan (Rochon), who owns Midnight Blues and is trying to combat the fallout from a deadly incident involving the brother of a ruthless drug dealer (played by David Banner).
Shirley gets help from her son Marquis Duncan (Jackson), her brother Floyd (Hall), and her cousin Monique (Brown), in order to protect the family business.
Ben Stephens, Quincy Brown and Orlando Jones also have roles on the show.
Carl Weber and Nikaya D. Brown Jones serve as showrunners and executive producers. Trey Haley directs and co-executive produces.
The Family Business: New Orleans is now streaming on BET+.
Watch the interview with Pooch Hall and Carl Weber here. Below are details on the cast and their characters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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