A Sequel To Issa Rae's 'One of Them Days' Starring Keke Palmer and SZA Is in the Works
A sequel toIssa Rae'sOne of Them Days,starringKeke PalmerandSZA, is officially in the works.
Varietyreports that the second film is currently in 'early development' over at TriStar pictures. Palmer and SZA are expected to reprise their roles for the sequel, but additional details are yet to be announced.
One of Them Daysis a buddy comedy helmed by Lawrence Lamont and produced by Rae. Palmer and SZA starred as best friends and roommates who must find a way to make rent after SZA's boyfriend dropped their rent money for himself. On the exact same day, however, Palmer is also scheduled to interview for her dream job. Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Katt Williams, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage, Dewayne Perkins, Amin Joseph, Gabrielle Dennis and DomiNque Perry also star.
The film went on to gross more than $50 million USD worldwide and was met with critical and commercial acclaim.
Stay tuned for more info on the sequel.
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