Comedian CP Joins the Cast of Prime Video’s Barbershop Series

Comedian CP continues to expand his television career with a role in Prime Video’s highly anticipated adaptation of Barbershop. According to Deadline, CP has joined the cast as Marvin, becoming part of an impressive lineup that includes Ego Nwodim, Tituss Burgess, Zack Fox, Ziwe, Diallo Riddle, Devon Walker, and Belmont Cameli. (Deadline⁠)

Inspired by the iconic Barbershop film franchise, the new series follows a new generation of barbers while preserving the neighborhood barbershop as the heart of the community. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the series is written by original Barbershop co-writer Marshall Todd and executive produced by Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Max Searle, and George Tillman Jr. (Deadline⁠)

For CP, the casting marks another milestone in a career that continues to grow across television, film, stand-up, writing, and production. Already known for projects including Comic View, Love Life, The Hospital, Sunday After Six, and Diarra From Detroit, his addition to the Barbershop universe further establishes him as one of entertainment’s most versatile performers. (Deadline⁠)

The announcement from Deadline highlights the continued momentum behind CP’s career as he expands his presence on some of the industry’s biggest platforms while developing original projects through Funny Farm Studios.

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