Naturi Naughton and Simone Missick star in Lifetime’s two-part original movie, Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers.
Based on Dickey’s 1997 novel of the same name, the film shows Naughton and Missick‘s characters, Debra and Shelby, going through the trials of love and friendship while finding themselves–and chosen family–in Los Angeles. Starring alongside Naughton and Missick are RonReaco Lee and Kendrick Sampson.
What’s the plot of the film?
Here’s more about the film from Lifetime, which is promoting the film as part of its “Love of a Lifetime” romance movie slate:
Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers is a contemporary romantic drama exploring how friendship, passion, and forgiveness collide. The story follows two best friends, Debra (Naturi Naughton), a Type A doctor, and Shelby (Simone Missick), a free-spirited rule breaker, as their lives intertwine with those of Leonard (Kendrick Sampson), a rising but struggling comedian, and Tyrese (RonReaco Lee), his loyal best friend. As Debra and Leonard’s love deepens, and Tyrese finds himself entangled with Shelby’s unpredictable ways, the four navigate the challenges of modern relationships. When tragedy strikes the group, they are forced to rebuild—transforming their bond from friendship into chosen family.
When does ‘Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends And Lovers’ premiere on Lifetime?
The new trailer is below. The two-night event for Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers kicks off on Nov. 15.