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Showrunner Akil Seeks $50M for Girlfriends Film
4 Jul
Summary
- Showrunner Mara Brock Akil seeks $50 million for the movie.
- A $50 million budget is needed to produce the Girlfriends film.
- Akil stated she cannot keep seeking funding indefinitely.
Showrunner Mara Brock Akil is actively seeking a production studio to provide the $50 million needed for a movie adaptation of the hit sitcom "Girlfriends." Akil, who also recently published her debut novel, shared insights into the financial requirements for the film during a recent podcast appearance.
She conveyed her intention to stop pursuing every potential avenue for funding if the substantial budget cannot be met. Akil expressed that she must eventually move forward if the necessary resources aren't available. However, she remains open to the project if the funding materializes or if a viable plan for a lower budget emerges, provided it can be executed correctly.
