It’s official!
‘The Game’ plays on and this time on Paramount+.
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During the 2021 TCA Winter Press Tour, ViacomCBS unveiled the programming line-up for its rebranded streaming service Paramount+ (formerly known as CBS Access).
And it brought with it the news of the sitcom’s return.
Word is that Coby Bell is set to reprise his role of frugal footballer Jason Pitts and folk can expect many familiar faces in the mix too.
Paramount tweeted:
When it premiered on @BET, @TheGameBET broke records. The sitcom is back on #ParamountPlus to offer a modern-day examination of Black culture through the prism of pro football. 🏈
The confirmation comes after ‘The Game’ was initially set to be revived at its original network, The CW.
At that time the reboot has the following story:
“This time, our out-of-touch old-timers are determined to help a bunch of knuckle-head new-schoolers navigate the ruthless game of football on and off the field. They will clash through the pitfalls of fame, fortune and love. Some will win, others will lose, but that’s what happens when you play The Game.”
When news of a revival first hit, it was reported that Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tia Mowry, Hosea Chanchez, and Pooch Hall were set to reprise their roles. Time will tell if they are all still in the mix.
‘The Game’ first aired on The CW in 2006 and ran for three seasons before its premature end in 2009 when the network moved away from the sitcom format.
After demands from fans, the show re-launched on BET in 2011 and ran for an additional six seasons – with the likes of Brandy and Lauren London joining the cast.
We’re buzzed for the comeback of ‘The Game.’ Are you?
As long as tia comes back im game. I was not interested in paramount plus but they seem to be bringing it with content.
No thank you. BET ruined it. You can’t fix it
They just refuse to let this show go 🙄
They’re older now. In real life they would be retired. Who’s still playing football at 40+?
Brett Farve
Tom Brady
Please bring back the original 6 cast members. No to Blu and Laurie London! They ruined the show when they joined the cast
Lmao who the hell asked for this?🤦🏿♂️
Shout out to Ridge brad moss from bold and beautiful..all the girls think he is soooo fine.
It will be interesting to see how this is handled. I trust that Mara will do a great job with this!!
As long as Melanie and Derwin are in I’m tuning in! Okay Paramount!
Yesssss
I can’t wait!!!!
Thanks for coming back..
I’ve always enjoyed the show!!
Great lineup of actors and actresses….
Return of The Tasha Mack Show (they really forced her character on us). The show lost interest when Derwin and Girl Melanie left. If Pooch and Tia don’t come back there is no point their chemistry was amazing. Other than that I am so tired of reboots. For some reason The Game can get 50/11 reboots and GIRLFRIENDS can’t get 1 or even a movie and they were made by the same people.
I loved this show! Yessss I’m so excited and can’t wait to see this cast again!
Man I can not wait. My favorite sitcom. LOVE THE GAME ABOUT TIME
Sounds like it’s gonna suck
What date will it begins airing