Sean “Diddy” Combs, who reprises the role of Walter Lee, Jr., stars in the highly anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony Pictures Television of “A Raisin in the Sun,” along with the cast of the award-winning Broadway revival who recreate their roles for the new film, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan, plus “ER” star John Stamos.
Based on the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, it will air on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Network.
In related news, A Raisin in the Sun has been selected to be screened (out of competition) at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival later this month. This will be the first time that a broadcast network film will be featured at the celebrated festival.