Directed by Sam Boyd,Genieserves as the 2023 remake of the British TV filmBernard and the Geniefrom 1991.
Thankfully, a genie (Melissa McCarthy) enters his life to grant him unlimited wishes.
Geniemade its debut on Peacock on November 22.
What makes Flora stand out as well is her pure fascination with the tech advancements of the modern world.
McCarthy is best known for her roles as Mullins inThe Heatand Susan Cooper inSpy.
This is on top of the fact that Bernard is fired from his day job.
Essiedu previously appeared inI May Destroy You,The Capture,andBlack Mirror.
The character is played by Denee Benton.
The Gilded Agefans may recognize Benton for her role as Peggy Scott in the series.
The actress also had notable roles inOur FriendandMother’s Milk.
Jordyn McIntosh - Eve
Jordyn McIntosh’s Eve is Bernard’s daughter.
In the film, Bernard misses Eve’s birthday after working late.
When he gets home, he finds out that she’s already asleep.
Making matters worse, Bernard also forgot to purchase a dollhouse for her birthday.
McIntosh is a rising star who has credits inAbbott Elementary,Unprisoned, andThe First Lady.
Eventually, Flaxman fires Bernard for being incompetent.
Cumming is popular with Marvel fans since he is known for portraying Nightcrawler inX2.
The actor also appeared inSon of the Mask,The Anniversary Party, andInstinct.
Lenny also has undeniable chemistry with Flora.
Tate Ellington - Johnny
Tate Ellington plays Johnny in 2023’sGenie.
LaChanze - Grandma Patty
Grandma Patty is played on-screen by LaChanze inGenie.
Ellen Cleghorne - Bernards mother
Ellen Cleghorne is part ofGenie’s cast as Bernard’s mother.
Cleghorne is an actress and writer who previously appeared in projects likeArmageddon,Little Nicky, andCoyote Ugly.
Adjepong previously appeared inMargin Call,The Many Saints of Newark, andThe Son of No One.
Ego Nwodim - Dianna
Ego Nwodim is Dianna in Peacock’sGeniemovie.
John Reynolds - Marvin
John Reynolds joins the cast ofGenieas Marvin.
Reynolds is best known for his roles as Drew Gardner inSearch Partyand Officer Callahan inStranger Things.
Nyasha Hatendi - Pete
Nyasha Hatendi plays a character named Pete in the film.
Hatendi previously appeared as Oliver Frankel inHunters, Leon inCasual, and Andre inSwan Song.
Secci has credits inAngels & Demons,Trophy Wife, andNobody Walks.
Ralph Brown - Sorcerer
Ralph Brown portrays an unnamed sorcerer inGenie.
Brown has credits inAlien 3,Wayne’s World 2, andWithnail and I.
Genieis now streaming on Peacock.
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