Anyone tuning into Games People Play may have been surprised to see Ryan Paevey. The former General Hospital star appeared on the new BET drama. Is this a cameo appearance, or will fans see Ryan on the series again?
Ryan Paevey On Games People Play
Early this year, fans learned he was to appear in a new series. His agents, Justice & Ponder, had tweeted, “It’s official! @RyanPaevey is booked for another episode of a new series. More details to follow at a later date! Congrats Ryan, nice way to start the new year!” They did not identify the series, nor give any other details. Now fans know that the series they mentioned was Games People Play. There is no mistaking that the athletic jogger in the first episode is Ryan Paevey.
They mentioned that Ryan would appear on “another episode of a new series,” but they were actually wrong. Ryan tweeted in reply to a fan’s enthusiastic tweet that he was going to be in a “bunch” of episodes in Season 1 and could possibly be on the show in Season 2. Above all, this is great news for Ryan Paevey fans!
Games People Play’s trio of executive producers tell viewers about the process of developing the series from the hit novel. Starring Lauren London, Sarunas J. Jackson, Parker McKenna Posey, Karen Obilom and Jackie Long, “GAMES PEOPLE PLAY” is a sexy, stylized drama about the L.A. High life, where everyone plays to win. Download Games People Play Season 1 Episode 1 Torrents. Games People Play S01E01 Pilot HDTV x264-CRiMSON.
“Yep, I’m in a bunch in season one…i think it was only supposed to be a short stretch, but turned into more frequent appearances…maybe even season 2. : )”
Here is the clip of @RyanPaevey on #GamesPeoplePlay on #BET from last night if u missed it! He did a great job!! Definitely see Ryan being in more episode.. The 1st episode was really good!! Will definitely watch it.. Ryan hope your knee is ok! 🤕❤️🏃🏻♂️ #GamesPeoplePlaypic.twitter.com/HmiPgjnxvd
— 💙 MaryJo 💙 #PaeveyPack (@MaryJo44966098) April 24, 2019
What Is Games People Play About?
Games People Play is a drama starring Lauren London, based on the book written by Angela Burt-Murray. London portrays Vanessa King, a woman who marries her childhood sweetheart Marques King (Sarunas J. Jackson). Entertainment Weekly reveals that Marques becomes a basketball sensation and a philandering husband. She is doing what she can to keep their marriage and family stable. The “sexy and stylized” has several storylines. Nia Bullock (Karen Obilo) a journalist who is trying to rebuild her “tarnished” career, and Laila James (Parker McKenna Posey), as an actress and “scandalous groupie.” There is also a creepy stalker who could murder.
Ryan portrays Bryce, a former law school friend of Vanessa’s. In their first encounter, Bryce literally fell over heels over Vanessa. Consequently, it should be pretty fun to see what Ryan does next time around!
Lauren London has recently been in news headlines as the life partner of recently slain rapper and businessman Nipsey Hussle. Hustle wrote episode 2, entitled “Lover’s Moon.”
Hey guys, been in Vancouver filming my latest hallmark project, and just learned Games People Play began airing this week. Sorry i didn’t announce sooner but was told they’d let me know when i could mention my guest arc, but alas, wasn’t told. So I am indeed on GPP. Surprise! 😅
— Ryan Paevey (@RyanPaevey) April 25, 2019
Are you planning on watching Ryan Paevey on Games People Play? Have you already seen the first episode of the new BET drama? Please share your comments below. New episodes of Games People Play are on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on BET. Certainly, this is not the only project that the former GH star is working on now. Currently, Ryan Paevey is filming Dude Ranch with Erin Krakow, which will air on Hallmark in August.
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| Games People Play | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Games Divas Play by Angela Burt-Murray |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Edmonds Entertainment STX Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | BET |
| Original release | April 23, 2019 – present |
Games People Play is an American drama television series, based on the novel Games Divas Play written by Angela Burt-Murray, that premiered on April 23, 2019, on BET.[1]
On November 13, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]
Premise[edit]
Games People Play takes place 'inside the high-stakes world of professional sports where everyone plays to win. With an ensemble cast of dynamic characters including an ambitious reporter, a millionaire basketball player, a desperate housewife, a scandalous groupie, and a murderous stalker, the series follows three women Nia, Vanessa and Laila and the men in their lives. In a ruthless battle for success, these women's passions and motivations are seldom altruistic, but their life choices and drive will determine what it really takes to stay on top.'[3]
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Lauren London as Vanessa King, a desperate basketball wife trying to protect her family (season 1; recurring season 2)[4][5]
- Karen Obilom as Nia Bullock, a tenacious reporter struggling to rebuild her tarnished career.[4]
- Parker McKenna Posey as Laila James, a scandalous groupie looking to become a star[4]
- Sarunas J. Jackson as Marcus King, a professional basketball all star, who played for New York Gladiators, but traded to the Los Angeles Vipers, is married to Vanessa
- Jackie Long as Kareem Johnson, Marcus' best friend and assistant, who was a former basketball star for the Gladiators and a college basketball standout
- Kendall Kyndall as Marquis 'MJ' Jackson, Nia's assistant and best friend (season 2; recurring season 1)[5]
- Karrueche Tran as Eden Lazlo, the daughter of the Los Angeles Vipers owner and the newly named VP of basketball operations, who further complicates Marcus' love life (season 2)[5]
Recurring[edit]
- Barry Brewer as Eric Rowland, Nia's live-in boyfriend, an IT nerd who is a basketball all-star captain
- Morgan Walsh as Ginger Gates
- Monti Washington as Terrence Abrams, Nia's ex-boyfriend and a City of Los Angeles police chief, who wants to pick up where they left off when Nia moves to Los Angeles
- Shaun Robinson as Kristen Kensington
- Rachel Leyco as Susie Q (A.K.A. Natasha), Laila's friend
- Ryan Paevey as Bryce Daniels, a Los Angeles Vipers fan
- Kevin McNamera as Coach Kelly Buxton, a coach
- Kevin Jackson as Jamal 'The Criminal' Jerome, a thief and a drug dealer
- Vanessa Simmons as Jackie Herman
- Alfredo Tavares as Keaun Stevenson, the coach for the Los Angeles Vipers
- Delvon Roe as Dante Herman, a college basketball player, professional basketball player and the husband of Jackie
- Phillip G. Carlson as Detective Anderson Loomis
- Ismeli Henriquez as Kalinda Walters
- Jack Merrill as Detective Frank Thrillin
- Tracy Melchior as Roxanne
- Chinedu Oji as Ceawen Maduenu, a basketball player for the Tulsa Tornado
- Momo Dione as Atebe Sekibo, a Nigerian Gangster[4]
- Lourdes Gonzalez as Merlot
- Gail Bean as Quanisha
- Ben Shields as Gus, a reporter
- Mike Bash as Tony, a sports reporter
Guest[edit]
Partial list of guest by last name.
- Aaron Marshall as Theodore Delano.[4]
- Terrah Bennett Smith as Rosalind Jackson
- Shabnam Yusufzai as Ana Reyes, a housekeeper
- Jeremie Rivers as Jebediah Hawthorne, a reverend
- Ron J. Rock as Jason Brown, a basketball player
- John A. Lorenz as ADA Martin Escovedo
- Jennie Fahn as Janet, Vanessa's lawyer
- Giana Garcia as Deja
- Blaine Gray as Cameron Pike, a basketball player
- Jamaal Lewis as Handsom Manny
- Owen Saxon as Thomas, a trainer and a basketball player for the Los Angeles Vipers
- Alveraz Ricardez as Officer Mel Friendly
- Marie Stark as Deanna George
- Greice Santo as Yoga Nanny
- Zach Zublena as Jasper White, a basketball player for the Tulsa Tornado
- Norman Towns as Tyreck Woolridge, a basketball player for the Tulsa Tornado
- Anisha Adusumilli as Anushka
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title [6] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [6] | US viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Pilot' | Janice Cook | Vanessa Middleton | April 23, 2019 | 0.76[7] |
| 2 | 'Lover's Moon' | TBA | TBA | April 30, 2019 | 0.53[8] |
| 3 | 'The Drink of Kings' | TBA | TBA | May 7, 2019 | 0.37[9] |
| 4 | 'The Wrath of Grapes' | TBA | TBA | May 14, 2019 | 0.46[10] |
| 5 | 'To Live and Lie in LA' | TBA | TBA | May 21, 2019 | 0.38[11] |
| 6 | 'Reversal of Fortune' | TBA | TBA | May 28, 2019 | 0.51[12] |
| 7 | 'Persons of Interests' | TBA | TBA | June 4, 2019 | 0.40[13] |
| 8 | 'A Wing and a Prayer' | TBA | TBA | June 11, 2019 | 0.41[14] |
| 9 | 'The B' is Back' | TBA | TBA | June 18, 2019 | 0.41[15] |
| 10 | 'The Way You Save' | TBA | TBA | June 25, 2019 | 0.58[16] |
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
On April 17, 2018, it was announced that BET had the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Executive producers were set to include Tracey Edmonds, Angela Burt-Murray, and Vanessa Middleton, who was also expected to act as showrunner. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Edmonds Entertainment.[3][17] On December 6, 2018, it was reported that Middleton would write the pilot episode of the series and serve as a co-showrunner alongside Kim Newton, who will also executive produce.[18] On January 31, 2019, it was announced that the series had been retitled Games People Play.[19] On April 1, 2019, it was announced that the series will premiere on April 23, 2019.[1]
On November 13, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]
Casting[edit]
On December 6, 2018, it was announced that Lauren London, Parker McKenna Posey, and Karen Obilom had been cast in leading roles.[18] On January 31, 2019, it was reported that Sarunas J. Jackson and Jackie Long had joined the main cast and that Barry Brewer and Kendall Kyndall would appear in a recurring capacity.[19]
On September 10, 2020, it was announced that Karrueche Tran will join the series for Season 2. It was also announced that Lauren London will appear in a limited role and Kendall Kyndall will join the main cast.[5]
Filming[edit]
Games People Play Episode 1
Principal photography for the series commenced on November 29, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.[18]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'As One Saga Ends, Another Begins During a Monumental Tuesday Night on BET'. The Futon Critic. April 1, 2019.
- ^ ab'BET Networks Announces Second Season Pick up for Its Bold and Sexy Scripted Series 'Games People Play''. The Futon Critic. November 13, 2019.
- ^ abPedersen, Erik (April 17, 2018). 'BET's 2018-19 Slate Features New Scripted Shows, Docuseries, Specials & More'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2018.
- ^ abcde'Games People Play (TV Series 2019-)'. IMDb. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ abcd'Karrueche Tran to Star in Season Two of BET's 'Games People Play''. The Futon Critic. September 10, 2020.
- ^ ab'Games People Play – Listings'. The Futon Critic. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (April 24, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.23.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (May 1, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.30.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 1, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (May 8, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.7.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (May 15, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.14.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (May 22, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.21.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (May 29, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 5.28.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (June 5, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.4.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (June 12, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.11.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 12, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (June 19, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.18.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^Metcalf, Mitch (June 26, 2019). 'Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Tuesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.25.2019'. Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
- ^Goldberg, Lesley (April 17, 2018). 'BET Upfront Slate Features 'Dream Team,' '90s Girl Group Docuseries'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ abcPetski, Denise (December 6, 2018). ''Games Divas Play': Lauren London, Parker McKenna Posey & Karen Obilom To Star In Tracey Edmonds' BET Drama Series'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ abPetski, Denise (January 31, 2019). ''Games People Play': Sarunas J. Jackson & Jackie Long To Star In BET Drama Series; Barry Brewer, Kendall Kyndall To Recur'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
External links[edit]
Games People Play Bet Show
- Games People Play on IMDb
The Games People Play Episode 1