Terri J. Vaughn is ready for her political career, or so she thought, as the star of Tyler Perry‘s She the People. In her latest role, the actress brings to life Antoinette Dunkerson, who, after running a successful campaign for lieutenant governor, must figure out, “how to thrive under a sexist and condescending governor, while attempting to keep her family in line now that they’re all in the public eye.”
The first eight episodes of the series are set to premiere on Netflix on May 22, 2025, with the second half due to be released on Aug. 14. Alongside Vaughn, the comedy stars Jo Marie Payton, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, and Dyon Brooks.
Tyler Perry’s She the People is created by the acclaimed filmmaker who also serves as writer, director, and producer. Niya Palmer is co-creator of the series with Perry. Additionally, Palmer, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Vaughn executive produce. Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland will also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.
The series is one of several projects that Perry currently has in the works at the streamer. As the hit drama Beauty in Black continues to play out, both original series and new movies are set to come from the 55-year-old.
Fans of Perry’s work can also expect Madea’s Destination Wedding, Straw starring Taraji P. Henson, and the faith-based film R&B later this year. Also, last month, the Louisiana native announced the Dream Collective program to help empower the next generation of filmmakers from marginalized communities.
Take a look at the trailer for Tyler Perry’s She the People above and images from the comedy series below.
She The People. (L to R) Jo Marie Payton as Cleo Dunkerson, Jade Novah as Shamika Latavia Latoya Farrah Dunkerson in episode 101 of She The People. Cr. Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
She The People. Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson in episode 101 of She The People. Cr. Calvin Ashford/Netflix © 2024
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She The People. (L to R) Tré Boyd as Titus Dunkerson, Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, Jo Marie Payton as Cleo Dunkerson, Drew Olivia Tillman as Lola Dunkerson in episode 101 of She The People. Cr. Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
She The People. (L to R) Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, Jade Novah as Shamika Latavia Latoya Farrah Dunkerson, Dyon Brooks as Basil Henderson in episode 103 of She The People. Cr. Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
She The People. (L to R) Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson, Karon Riley as Michael Davies in episode 105 of She The People. Cr. Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
She The People. (L to R) Robert Craighead as Governor Irwin Harper, Terri J. Vaughn as Antoinette Dunkerson in episode 108 of She The People. Cr. Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
Charles “Chip” Bergmann/Netflix © 2025
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