Starz has cast comedy veteran Tichina Arnold in its new original series “Survivor’s Remorse.”
Arnold is one of the leads in the half-hour comedy from NBA star and executive producer LeBron James. The cast also includes Teyonah Parris, Ronreaco Lee and Erica Ash, the network announced Thursday.
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“Survivor’s Remorse” follows Cam Calloway (Jesse T. Usher), a professional basketball star who rises from poverty. A comedic drama, the six-episode series will explore the ups and downs of being thrust into wealth and fame at a young age.
Arnold will play Cam’s mother, Lee will play his cousin and confidante Reggie, Parris will costar as Reggie’s wife, and Ash will costar as Cam’s sister M-Chuck.
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In addition to James, Mike O’Malley (“Shameless”) and Tom Werner will executive produce. “Survivor’s Remorse” is slated in debut in the fall of 2014, and is shooting in Atlanta.