Netflix's 'Forever' Creator & Cast Talk First Loves and More

We’re talkin’ first love, first heartbreak, and all the messy, magical moments in between. Netflix’s Forever had us deep in our feels from the very first episode. It’s a beautiful, honest look at Black teenage life—vulnerability, identity, and what it really means to love and be loved while finding your way.We’re sitting down with the show’s brilliant creator, Mara Brock Akil, along with Wood Harris—our new favorite TV dad—and breakout star Michael Cooper Jr.Forever is part of a much-needed cultural shift—evolving how Black fatherhood is portrayed and expanding what that representation can hold.Whether you’re falling in love, healing from it, or learning how to love yourself—this one’s for you.

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About the Show:
Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential, and everything in between. And now she’s diving into the brains of entertainment’s best and brightest to get some answers. From Snoop Dogg to Jordan Peele to Quinta Brunson, to John Stamos, Keke is getting to the bottom of the burning topics that keep us up at night. This is Keke as her most authentic self, going all in on everything in her life and the lives of her celeb guests, because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It. You know it’s your girl!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:50 Behind the Scenes with Mara Brock Akil & Wood Harris
03:05 The Role of Cinematography and Music
07:06 Chicago Roots and Personal Stories
23:20 The Strong Black Woman Myth
26:54 Judy Blume's Influence and Honest Storytelling
28:10 The Cucumber Scene
30:10 Breaking Stereotypes of Black Boys
30:50 The Importance of Representation
36:00 Michael Cooper Jr. Surprise
36:46 Exploring Vulnerability in Black Boys
51:06 Forever or Never Game

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