“BMF” has been cancelled at Starz, Variety has learned.
The crime drama aired for four seasons at the premium cabler, with the Season 4 finale airing back in August. The show originally debuted on Starz in 2021. It streams on Stan in Australia.
“BMF” was one of several shows that Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced for Starz via G-Unit Films and Television Inc. Jackson had previously spoken about multiple “BMF” spinoffs being in the works at Starz, with sources saying those projects remain in development.
“BMF” told the story of the rise of the Black Mafia Family, a notorious street gang that originated in Detroit in the 1980s. The cast included Demetrius Flenory Jr. — the son of BMF co-founder Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory — as well as Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, La La Anthony, Sydney Mitchell, Laila D. Pruitt, Myles Truitt, and Eric Kofi-Abrefa.
Notable names like Snoop Doog, Wood Harris, Mo’Nique, Eminem, 2 Chainz, and Saweetie have appeared on the show during its run.
The official logline for Season 4 of “BMF” states:
“As Meech (Flenory) and Terry (Da’Vinchi) fight to keep their American Dream alive, staying ahead of their rivals and law enforcement takes a toll on their relationship. The brothers occasionally put aside their differences for their common goals, but the events of what happened in Mexico will change them forever.”
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Randy Huggins created the series and served as executive producer. Heather Zuhlke served as showrunner and executive producer on Seasons 3 and 4. Jackson executive produced via G-Unit Film and Television. Anthony Wilson and Anne Clements also served as executive producers. Lionsgate Television was the studio.
In addition to “BMF,” Jackson is an executive producer on Starz’s incredibly popular “Power” franchise. On that front, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is currently prepping its fifth and final season, while the third and final season of “Power Book IV: Force” premieres on Nov. 7. Starz is also currently at work on the prequel “Power: Origins,” while the spinoff “Power: Legacy” is in development with a writers’ room now open.
Jackson is also executive producing the upcoming Starz boxing drama “Fightland,” while he has multiple scripted series, docuseries, and films in the works across not only Starz but also streamers like Hulu, Peacock and several others. As an actor, Jackson will also appear in the upcoming “Street Fighter” movie as Balrog.
From Variety US