Tyler Perry Sets Netflix Firefighter Series 'Where There's Smoke'

Mar 3, 2026 5:30am PT Tyler Perry Sets Firefighter Series ‘Where There’s Smoke’ at Netflix; Tyler Lepley, Mike Merrill and More to Star By Ellise Shafer Plus Icon Ellise Shafer Latest Harry Styles Concert to Stream on Netflix on ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ Release Weekend 20 hours ago ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami Perform ‘Golden’ at BRIT Awards 3 days ago Harry Styles Brings Disco to the BRIT Awards With First-Ever Performance of ‘Aperture’ 3 days ago See All Netflix Tyler Perry is turning up the heat at Netflix. As part of his creative partnership with the streamer, Perry will write, direct and produce the firefighter drama series “Where There’s Smoke.” According to its official logline, the 16-episode show “follows the lives of a group of firefighters as they navigate the intense challenges of their high-stakes profession while grappling with personal struggles, fractured relationships and the emotional toll of saving lives in a world filled with danger, drama and heartbreak.” Related Stories Disney Axed 'Star Wars' Sequel 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: 'It's Insane' and 'We Were All Frustrated' The series has also revealed its cast, including Tyler Lepley (“Ruth & Boaz,” “Tyler Perry’s Duplicity”) as Owen; Mike Merrill (“STRAW,” “The Black Hamptons”) as Cameron; Da’Vinchi (“BMF,” “All American”) as Noah; Eltony Williams (“If Loving You Is Wrong,” “Designated Survivor”) as Jermaine; Brock O’Hurn (“The Righteous Gemstones,” “Euphoria”) as Ethan; Joe Hunter (“Survivor” Seasons 48 and 50) as Chief Bailey; Karen Obilom (“House Party,” “Doom Patrol”) as Laura; Brittany S. Hall (“Finding Joy,” “Ballers”) as Angela; Mariah Goodie (“Be Someone,” “The Message and the Messenger”) as Rhonda; Jordan Rodriguez (“Here Comes the Flood,” “Jane the Virgin”) as Brent; and Judi Moon (“What Love Will Make You Do,” “Last Love”) as Darcy. Popular on Variety “Tyler Perry’s Where There’s Smoke” has started filming in Atlanta, Ga. Alongside Perry, Angi Bones and Tony Strickland are producing for Tyler Perry Studios. The series follows Perry’s successful Netflix series “Beauty in Black,” the first two seasons of which have spent a combined 10 weeks in Netflix’s global English TV Top 10. “Beauty in Black” was recently renewed for a third season. Jump to Comments ‘SNL’ Veteran Rhys Thomas Tapped to Direct ‘Anomaly’ for Searchlight Pictures, Andrew Nunnelly Co-Writing Script (EXCLUSIVE) Trump and Pete Hegseth Try to Justify Iran War on ‘SNL’: ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’ Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Crashed by ‘Stranger Things’ BFFs Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo; Trio Say They’re Grown and Ready for ‘Adult Films’ ‘SNL’ Sets Finn Wolfhard, Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård as Hosts Harry Potter Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ in Racy ‘SNL’ Sketch With Ron Romance, Naked Quidditch and Jason Momoa Kenan Thompson Says He ‘Definitely’ Thinks About Leaving ‘SNL’: ‘It’s Gonna Suck’ JavaScript is required to load the comments. Loading comments...