‘Ruth & Boaz’ Trailer: DeVon Franklin And Tyler Perry Produce Tyler Lepley-Serayah Netflix Film

The first trailer has been released for Ruth & Boaz, the Netflix film produced by DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry, starring Tyler Lepley and Serayah, and directed by Alanna Brown.

The film is the first project under the deal that Perry and Franklin have at Netflix for faith-based projects. Ruth & Boaz also stars Phylicia Rashad, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Gregalan Williams, Nijah Brenea, Walnette Santiago, James Thomas, Christopher Broughton, Jermaine Dupri and Chaundre Hall-Broomfield.

The screenplay is by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan. Executive producers are Bart Lipton, Tony L. Strickland and Angi Bones.

What will ‘Ruth & Boaz’ be about?

Here’s the synopsis:

From producers DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry, Ruth & Boaz is a modern-day reimagining of the timeless love story, rooted in faith, healing, and second chances. Serayah stars as Ruth Moably, a rising Atlanta hip-hop artist who leaves behind fame after a personal tragedy. Seeking a fresh start in rural Tennessee, she cares for her late boyfriend’s mother (Rashad) and unexpectedly finds new purpose and love with Boaz (Lepley), a grounded and generous vineyard owner. Directed by Alanna Brown and written by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan, the film features an original song by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, performed by Serayah.

What DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry say about the trailer release

“I’m thrilled to kick off my partnership with DeVon Franklin with Ruth & Boaz,” said Perry, per Netflix’s Tudum. “The trailer is finally here, and I couldn’t be more excited for the world to get this first look at such a powerful love story. I can’t wait for audiences everywhere to experience the film when it arrives. I’m so excited to be working with DeVon on this and future projects,” Perry says. “I think in this polarizing world, and at a time when the world seems to be growing colder every day, we both share the common goal of wanting to spread some good. And there’s no better place than Netflix.”

Franklin added, “Tyler and I have been great friends for over 15 years, so when he called me to team up on movies that can uplift the human spirit, I jumped at the chance and we couldn’t have a better partner than Netflix to help us inspire the world. Ruth & Boaz has been a true labor of love, and I’m grateful to finally share this first look with the world. This classic story has held such deep meaning for me and so many others for generations. I’m beyond excited for audiences to see the trailer and to experience this film on Netflix when it’s released!”

When is ‘Ruth & Boaz’ premiering on Netflix?

The film drops Sept. 26 on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.