A New Best Man' Gives Equal Time to the Women

"The Best Man: The Final Chapters," a new series sequel to the popular films, deepens the franchise’s female characters, introduces new faces and tackles a wider range of issues.

The broom-jumping romantic comedy "The Best Man" debuted in theaters in 1999, delivering a bougie Black bonanza that would prove to have true staying power.

For his film directing debut, Malcolm D. Lee assembled for "The Best Man" a cast of young Black actors, anchored by Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs and Nia Long, to play successful late-20s college buddies navigating the messier aspects of love and friendship as one couple prepares to wed.