Davidson had a stint on “Martin” playing Varnell Hill, the titular character of a spinoff that was announced in April 2025. The comedy series will follow him as he hosts “The Varnell Hill Show” and ...

Almost three decades after Martin went off the air, the world of Martin Lawrence's beloved sitcom is coming back in an unexpected way. BET+ announced Tuesday that it has given a straight-to-series ...

The upcoming BET+ spinoff of the sitcom 'Martin' is based on Tommy Davidson's beloved guest character, 'Varnell Hill' A beloved Martin character is returning to our screens. Nearly three decades after ...

Davidson played the role in just a pair of 'Martin' episodes. By Tony Maglio 'Martin' (from left): Tommy Davidson, Martin Lawrence in two-part episode 'Hollywood Swingin' (1993) Andrew Semel/Fox ...

BET+ has officially greenlit a highly anticipated spinoff, Varnell Hill, starring comedian and actor Tommy Davidson. The series is based on the fan-favorite character originally portrayed by Davidson ...

Tommy Davidson at the John Varvatos and Ringo Starr Celebrate International Peace Day at John Varvatos on September 21, 2014, in West Hollywood, CA — Photo by s_bukley/Depositphotos Set behind the ...

There’s a saying in the entertainment business: “There are no small parts, only small actors.” It’s a mantra comedian Tommy Davidson likely embraced when he guest-starred on Martin over 30 years. His ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Martin cast reunion was a big highlight of the January 2024 Emmy Awards, underlining the lasting popularity of the 1990s sitcom. A year later, the show is getting a franchise extension ...

Tommy Davidson is one of the most renowned comedians the world has ever seen and been blessed with. From being a part of hit films like Booty Call, Bamboozled, and Black Dynamite, to starring in hit ...

A beloved Martin character is returning to our screens. “Set behind the scenes of a long-running late-night talk show, The Varnell Hill Show is a workplace comedy that delves into the chaotic world of ...

A blend of satire, humor, cutaways and fourth-wall breaks, Varnell Hill will feature a mixture of new characters and celebrity guest cameos. Jessie Collins, left, and Bentley Kyle Evans Evans, who ...

Tommy Davidson will reprise his “Martin” role of Varnell Hill in a spinoff of the ’90s sitcom ordered by BET+ and co-created by Martin Lawrence and Bentley Kyle Evans. The series takes viewers behind ...