Barbershop Series Coming to Amazon Prime Video for Fans

Ready to go back to the barbershop? It’s been almost a decade since the last Barbershop movie hit theaters, but now, Amazon Prime Video is bringing forward a new story set in the world of the beloved establishment.

On Monday, Amazon announced at its annual upfront presentation that it has ordered a new Barbershop series to series. Jermaine Fowler will star as Travis “Trav” Porter, the grandson of the legendary barber who made Calvin’s such a destination for new ‘dos.

The new series follows Trav as he endeavors to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, a legendary barber at the iconic Calvin’s barbershop in Chicago. While the barbers may be new, the shop remains just as lively, the customers just as argumentative, and the fades are still the dopest in the city. At Calvin’s, the community comes together for way more than just a haircut.

Marshall Todd serves as the writer and executive producer on the series, with Max Searle as the co-showrunner and executive producer.

In a statement, Amazon MGM Studios’ head of television, Vernon Sanders, expressed their excitement for the new series, saying, “We are thrilled to announce a new series based on the hilarious and innovative world of Barbershop for our global Prime Video customers. The television adaptation of this iconic film franchise is in excellent hands with co-showrunners Max Searle and Marshall Todd. We couldn’t be happier with their collaboration and hard work to bring Calvin’s Chicago-based barbershop to life for a new audience on Prime Video.”

The Barbershop show will be the sixth installment in the franchise, following the original 2002 comedy that starred Ice Cube as Calvin. The series comes from Hartbeat, Prominent Productions, and State Street Pictures and is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

Excitingly, the new Barbershop series promises to continue the legacy and humor of the beloved films in a fresh and modern way. So get ready to step into Calvin’s barbershop once again for a slice of the lively and argumentative community that has captured hearts over the years.