Perry most recently directed “A Jazzman’s Blues,” a historical melodrama for Netflix that made its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival back in September. Some of his other recent projects include the 12th Madea movie, “A Madea Homecoming,” also for Netflix, and the thriller “A Fall From Grace.” Perry previously had a first-look deal with Lionsgate and in 2019 released “A Madea Family Funeral,” which made $74.7 million worldwide.
Perry was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at last year’s Oscars and the Governor’s Award at the 2020 Emmys. On the television side, Perry has created, directed, and written several series for BET and BET+, including “The Oval,” “Assisted Living,” “Bruh,” “Sistas,” “Zatima,” and “Ruthless.” Perry is represented by WME and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
