Judy Blume's Teen Romance NovelForeverGets a Modern Twist in New Netflix Series: See the First Look!

Mar. 15, 2025

Netflix is making hearts swoon with its latest book-to-television adaptation inJudy Blume’sForever.

Taking the story and putting a modern twist on it,Foreverstars Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. as teens Keisha Clark and Justin Edwards. The series will follow the pair as they experience their first love and everything that comes with it.

“You have no idea who I am, do you?” the trailer begins as Keisha runs into Justin at a party. “Keisha Clark,” he replies, to her surprise.

“Feels good to be seen,” he replies.

Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie Simone in Forever.Netflix

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After Keisha reveals she is still running track and Justin says “it’s a make or break year” in his basketball career, it is clear both high schoolers have a lot on their plates, but the chemistry between them continues to build.

“These came for Keisha,” her mom says as a large bouquet of red roses sits on the kitchen table. “They clearly cost a pretty penny.”

Soon, however, the pressures of life start to overwhelm Keisha and she pulls away from the relationship. “What’s wrong?” Justin asks her, to which she replies, “I can’t afford to like anyone right now.”

Heartbroken, he says, “Don’t say that,” before she suddenly hangs up the phone.

And despite the Keisha’s unease, Justin doesn’t give up on her. “I think we have something good going,” he says. “Or we could, if you give it a chance.”

Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. in Forever.Netflix

Along with Simone and Cooper Jr., the cast also includesXosha Roquemoreas Keisha’s mother Shelly, Marvin Lawrence Winans III as Justin’s younger brother Jaden, Wood Harris as Justin’s father Eric,Karen Pittmanas Justin’s mother Dawn, Barry Shabaka Henley as Keisha’s grandfather George, Ali Gallo as Keisha’s best friend Chloe,Niles Fitchas Justin’s best friend Darius, Paigion Walker as Keisha’s cousin Tiffany and E’myri Crutchfield as Keisha’s track rival Tammy.

“Judy Blume’s ability to capture the real emotions we experience during the various rites of passage of our youth influenced my life choices and writing voice,” Brock Akil, who serves as executive producer and showrunner, told Netflix. “I’m honored to reimagine one of my favorite books,Forever.”

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Netflix has not yet revealed the release date forForever.

source: people.com