Candace Maxwell Interview: A Madea Homecoming

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A Madea Homecoming took the world by storm when it released late last month, topping Netflix charts both in and out of the US. Despite being the twelfth entry in a decades-long franchise, it still introduced audiences to even more previously unknown members of the infamous matriarch's family. Most of them came from her daughter Cora's side of the tree, including great-grandson Tim (Brandon Black, Dear White People) and granddaughter Ellie (Candace Maxwell, Katy Keene).

Candace Maxwell in particular is no stranger to the world of Tyler Perry, currently starring in his BET+ series All the Queen's Men as Dime. Her character in A Madea Homecoming is actually a point of conflict for some relatives, as she is a proud cop who doesn't necessarily see eye to eye with her loved ones and the role of law enforcement in the community. Though it's only an uncurrent through the film, it points to a larger willingness to dive into relevant topics despite the comedic nature of the story.

Related: Brandon Black Interview: A Madea Homecoming

Maxwell spoke to Screen Rant about her headcanons for Ellie's role in the Madea-verse, as well as what to expect for the future of All the Queen's Men.

I very much enjoyed A Madea Homecoming, but you already have a very diverse filmography. You are also well-versed in dance and stage performance. How do you think that your professional background has informed your screen acting?

Candace Maxwell: I think it's had its challenges, but it makes it easy in ways. I feel like I have good facility over my body being a dancer, so it's easy to hit marks and repeat things and find this seamless synergy on set.

And I feel like dancers are kind of in the background; we wait in the background. Having to step into