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Animated Series 'Young Love' Features Issa Rae and Kid Cudi in the Latest Trailer

Animated Series 'Young Love' Features Issa Rae and Kid Cudi in the Latest Trailer

Published Wed, September 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT

Issa Rae and Kid Cudi are set to star in the new animated series, Young Love.

Young Love draws its inspiration from the characters of the Oscar-winning short film, Hair Love. The short film delves into the bond between an African-American father and his daughter, Zuri, highlighting the father's challenging endeavor of styling his daughter's hair for the first time. The narrative struck a chord with audiences globally, resonating particularly with fathers who have navigated similar experiences, as Global Grind reports.

Young Love delves deeper into the lives of the family we met in Hair Love, providing a candid glimpse into the lives of the Young family - millennial couple Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri, and their pet cat Rocky. The series explores their navigation through career, marriage, parenthood, societal challenges, and intergenerational nuances, all the while aspiring for a brighter future.

"'Hair Love' deeply resonated with audiences of all demographics," Billy Wee, SVP, Original Animation, HBO Max, said in a statement. "We're thrilled to welcome the creative prowess of Matthew and the Sony Animation team to the HBO Max family and eagerly anticipate sharing this heartwarming tale."

Matthew Cherry expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The prospect of delving further into the lives of Stephen, Angela, and Zuri, and exploring the unique dynamics of a young Black millennial family which we introduced in 'Hair Love', is exhilarating. The support from Sony Pictures Animation and HBO Max in bringing 'Young Love' to the masses is invaluable."

Watch the trailer below.

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