Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
American comedy television series
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Genre Comedy Created by Tyler Perry Starring Composer Elvin Ross Country of origin United States Original language English No. of seasons4 No. of episodes72 Executive producer Producers
Mark E. Swinton
Will Areu
Cinematography Terrence Burke Camera setup Multi-camera Running time 22–23 minutes Production companies Network Nickelodeon Release February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29 ) – present
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright , and Carl Anthony Payne, II .
Premise
Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.
Cast
Main
Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan,[ 1] an aspiring hip-hop artist
Celina Smith as Rebecca, Young Dylan's older cousin and Charlie's older sister
Hero Hunter as Charlie, Young Dylan's cousin, who used to have an imaginary friend
Jet Miller as Bethany, Rebecca's best friend and Young Dylan's love interest
Mieko Hillman as Yasmine, Young Dylan's aunt, Charlie and Rebecca's mother, Viola's daughter-in-law and Myles's wife
Aloma Lesley Wright as Viola, Young Dylan, Charlie and Rebecca's grandmother, Myles's mother and Yasmine's mother-in-law
Carl Anthony Payne, II as Myles Wilson,[ 1] Young Dylan's uncle, Charlie and Rebecca's father, Yasmine's husband and Viola's son
Recurring
Rodney Hobbs / Rodney J. Hobbs as Principal Matthews
Robert Scism as Booder
Ryder Duncan as Christian
Rowan Bousaid as Mr. Elliot
Notable guest stars
Production
On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan . Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.[ 3] [ 4] On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II , Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright . Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.[ 1] Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.[ 5] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan , previously Young Dylan , would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.[ 6] [ 7]
On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,[ 8] which premiered on June 12, 2021.[ 9] On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes,[ 10] which premiered on June 19, 2022.[ 11]
On July 3, 2024, the series was renewed for a 13-episode fifth season. Filming was set to commence on July 8, 2024.[ 12]
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2020)
Season 2 (2021)
Season 3 (2022–23)
Season 4 (2023–24)
Reception
Ratings
Awards and nominations
References
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