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This is big news for all the Martin fans out there! Martin Lawrence and WonderHill Studios will produce a new Martin prequel that will focus on young teenage Martin Payne.

According to reports, the hour-long drama series will pay homage to the original Martin show and will explore family, life and friendship through the eyes of the teenager, who is “navigating the complexities of transitioning from youth to adulthood.”

The CEO of WonderHill Studios, Marvin Peart, released a statement about his respect for Martin Lawrence and his work on Martin saying, “Out of all the hit shows during the 90’s, there was only one Martin  – a show that defined culture and positivity. Martin reflected a real group of friends from our community that wound up on TV screens all over the world.”

Peart added, “I respected and revered Martin Lawrence for creating Martin Payne and what he did for African Americans on television in front and behind the camera. In many ways, he influenced my path in the entertainment industry and it’s an honor to partner with Martin and his younger self and share him with the next generation of fans.”

A release date has yet to be announced for the prequel.