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Kevin Hart's 'Lil Kev' Animated Series Returns for Season 2 on December 9
Confirmed
In Short: Kevin Hart’s animated series 'Lil Kev' is set to return for its second season on December 9, 2026, with all ten episodes available to stream on Paramount+ on the premiere date.
The series, which premiered earlier this year on BET+, follows a young Kevin Hart navigating life in North Philadelphia in the early 1990s with his vivid imagination and humor.
Hart, who serves as an executive producer, described the series as a 'hilarious celebration' of his roots, highlighting his experiences growing up in the city.
BET Media Group president and CEO Scott Mills called the show 'an exciting milestone' for BET+, emphasizing its commitment to bold, culturally rich storytelling.
The series features a star-studded cast, including comedy legends Wanda Sykes and Deon Cole, alongside Hart voicing his younger self.
Sykes voices Hart’s mother Nancy, a hardworking and God-fearing ER nurse, while Cole plays Uncle Richard Jr., Nancy’s younger brother who is a hustler.
The show’s creative team includes Hartbeat, the studio behind the project, and animation studio ShadowMachine, known for their innovative approach to storytelling.
Hartbeat has been expanding its partnership with BET, bringing projects like 'Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin, More Problems' and the revival of 'Comic View' to the platform in recent years.
With its unique blend of humor and cultural commentary, 'Lil Kev' is set to captivate audiences and further solidify BET+ as a platform for diverse storytelling.
The series, which was originally in development at Fox in 2018, is now set to premiere its second season on Paramount+ this December.
Hart’s 'Lil Kev' is the first adult animated series on BET+, marking a significant step in the platform’s storytelling capabilities.
What this adds
The series is set to break new ground for Black-led animated content, with Hartbeat and BET+ collaborating to bring Hart’s personal journey to life.
Background
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will return for its final season on Paramount+ in March 2027, featuring guest stars Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt.
Hulu announced the return of 'All's Fair' with the release of the second season's official trailer on November 4, 2026.
What's confirmed
- Set in 1993 North Philadelphia, the adult animated series “Lil Kev” follows 12-year-old Kevin Hart, whose wild imagination and unshakable optimism constantly collide with his neighborhood’s harsh realities.
- “Adding the dynamic cast to support that storytelling made the project the perfect fit for our subscribers because it allows us to better represent the multifaceted experiences across our diverse audience of comedy and animation enthusiasts,” added Harvey.
- Wanda Sykes is set to star as Kevin’s hardworking and God-fearing mother, Nancy, alongside Deon Cole, who stars as Uncle Richard Jr., Nancy’s formerly incarcerated, fully-ripped, hustling younger brother.
- Hart, Bryan Smiley, Jeff Clanagan, Mike Stein, Tiffany Brown and Candice Wilson Cherry executive produce for Hartbeat, the studio on the project.
What's still developing
- “The story of “Lil Kev” is one we knew we wanted to develop from the moment it was pitched,” said Jason Harvey, EVP, Strategy and Operations at BET+.
- All ten episodes will be available to stream on the premiere date.
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- " Lil Kev," a half-hour show created by the Emmy-nominated comedian for BET+ through his Hartbeat entertainment company, will be the first adult animated series on the streamer.
- Along with Hart playing a tween version of himself in the titular role, the series will feature comedian Wanda Sykes — who lives part time in Delaware County and has become one of the city's leading voices in a push to establish a WNBA team — as his "hardworking and God-fearing" single mother Nancy, who works as an ER nurse.
- Henson called “Moorewood Family Rules,” with Justin Simien ( Dear White People ) acting as director and executive producer.
- Hartbeat is also currently developing a show starring Taraji P.
- Inspired by the childhood and comedy of the two-time New York Times best-selling author, the half-hour series takes a humorous, satirical, and subversive approach to real-life issues he experienced with no-holds-barred comedy and no words off limits.
Sources
- Animation Magazinelink
- Because of Them We Canlink
- Blackfilm.comlink
- Blavity Newslink
- Deadlinelink
- NBC10 Philadelphialink
- PhillyVoicelink
- Undead Walkinglink
- WarpBeat — background on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2 to Premiere March 2027 With Guest Stars Bill Nighy and Rosemarie DeWitt link
- WarpBeat — background on ‘All’s Fair’ Sets Season 2 Release Date, Drops Decadent First Trailer link
- BET Plus / YouTube — video link