Tyler Perry Interview: A Madea Homecoming
Though fans thought they were bidding a fond farewell to the iconic Tyler Perry character in 2019's A Madea Family Funeral, it turns out America's favorite matriarch has plenty more to say. Thus, Netflix has made way for a brand-new adventure in A Madea Homecoming, which arrives February 24 on the streaming platform.
Family Reunions are once more the order of the day, but this time the occasion is the graduation of Madea's great-grandson Tim (Brandon Black, Dear White People). When his best friend Davi (Isha Blaaker, The Flight Attendant) comes along for the ride, it draws another mighty matriarch from across the sea: Agnes Brown. Brown is played by none other than Brendan O'Carroll, who has made the role a UK sensation through the BBC series Mrs. Brown's Boys.
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Perry spoke to Screen Rant about how Madea's first post-retirement film has enabled him to tackle more more serious issues, as well as how much fun he had on set with costar O'Carroll.
I never imagined Madea and Agnes Brown coming together on one screen, and now I cannot stop imagining it. I love this pairing so much. How did it first come to you, and how did you make it happen?
Tyler Perry: I was shooting a movie called Brain on Fire, and the director Gerard [Barrett] said, «Have you have you heard of Mrs. Brown?» I was like, «No, I haven't.» He sent me some clips, and I was blown away. So, I reached out to Brendan and was like, «We got to do something together.»
Five years later, the project showed up. I was like, «Okay, here we go,» and it was the most fun that I've ever had filming with someone as Madea. The guy's hilarious. He's a genius.
Madea's really exploring issues that are incredibly
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