Eric Jerome Dickey's Bestseller 'Friends and Lovers' to be Adapted Into Lifetime Film

Eric Jerome Dickey's Bestseller 'Friends and Lovers' to be Adapted Into Lifetime Film

By: Joshua Martin

The late novelist’s aptly titled ‘Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers’ is set to serve as the centerpiece of Lifetime’s November ‘Love of a Lifetime’ slate. The two-part movie event will premiere on November 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. The second part will air at the same time the following evening.

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers stars Naturi Naughton, Simone Missick, Kendrick Sampson and RonReaco Lee.

NEW YORK - MAY 17: Naturi Naughton graced The Paley Honors: Celebrating Women in Television at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City

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According to the movie's official synopsis, 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 (Naughton), a Type A doctor, and Shelby (Missick), a free-spirited rule breaker, as their lives intertwine with those of Leonard (Sampson), a rising but struggling comedian, and Tyrese (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,” the synopsis reads.    

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers will be produced by Undaunted and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company, for Lifetime. D’Angela Proctor will serve as executive producer and director. Written by Aireka Muse, Michael Buttiglieri and Chet Fenster are serving as executive producers for the film.

Eric Jerome Dickey was one of the most influential voices in contemporary Black literature. He succumbed in 2021 after a cancer battle. His works have shaped generations of readers, and Friends and Lovers continues that legacy with a new audience through Lifetime.  

As part of the “Love of a Lifetime” lineup, the network is also premiering Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers, and Ours on Nov. 1st, Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love on Nov. 8th, and Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough on Nov. 22nd.

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