Kandi Burruss, the star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Kandi & The Gang, has landed a role in the upcoming BET+ original holiday film Whatever It Takes. And you, my friend, are about to get an exclusive first look at the trailer. Pretty exciting, right?
The film, written by TuShonda Whitaker and Amaleka McCall Brathwaite, follows the lives of five women as they navigate love, careers, and the complexities of friendship over Thanksgiving weekend. With Christmas just around the corner, and the promise of a new year looming, these ladies bond over the imperfections in their love lives. Some of them will receive the greatest wishes they’ve ever made, while others will face profound losses. Intrigued? You should be.
Starring and executive produced by Tami Roman, the film also features a talented cast including Brely Evans, Kendrick Cross, Rayan Lawrence, Zuri James, Stevie Baggs Jr, Linda Boston, Monica Robinson, and AJ Akua Johnson. And let’s not forget the newest addition to the cast, Kandi Burruss herself. Exciting, right? But wait, there’s more!
In an exclusive statement to Deadline, Kandi expressed her excitement about the project, stating, “I’m so excited to be working with this incredibly talented cast on such a heartwarming movie, which truly captures the holiday spirit and the importance of sisterhood.” Well, ain’t that sweet?
Jill Ramsey of Roman Ramsey Productions also chimed in, praising Kandi’s multifaceted role, “Tami and I were thrilled when Kandi agreed to join us for Whatever It Takes. We are excited for the audience to see how she lit up our screens in such a multifaceted role. They are going to love seeing her as much as we do.” Awww, sounds like a match made in holiday movie heaven.
Directed by Tailiah Breon, the film has a stellar lineup of executive producers, including Tami Roman, Jill Ramsey, Eric Tomosunas, Ron Robinson, and Devin Griffin, alongside Jerry Leo for BET+. And for those who appreciate the hard work behind the scenes, the producers and co-producers are definitely not short of talent either. Go team!
So, mark your calendars for December 21st because that’s when Whatever It Takes will premiere. And in the meantime, why not treat yourself to the trailer above? It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, and who knows, you might just catch a glimpse of Kandi Burruss doing her thing. Don’t miss it!
