Rumors are flying once again that the cancelled show, The Game, has been picked up by the Black Entertainment Television (BET) for a fourth season. Is it really true this time?
Created by Mara Brock Akil, The Game began as a spin-off of the long-running comedy, Girlfriends. The series centers around a first year medical student (Tia Mowry) who chooses to follow her pro-football boyfriend (Pooch Hall) to San Diego. Others in the cast include Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell, Hosea Chanchez, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, and Barry Floyd.
When The CW cancelled the show last Spring, there was talk that BET was interested picking up the show for another year. The biggest issue would be finances but, since additional episodes would make the studio more money in syndication, it’s in CBS Television Studios’ best interests to work something out. Since BET is a cable channel they likely wouldn’t be able to afford the show “as is” so there would have to be some cost-cutting involved.
Last month, rumors started to circulate that a deal had finally been made. Unfortunately the gossip wasn’t accurate. Via Twitter, Mowry wrote, “I am so sorry to tell you this, this whole THE GAME thing getting picked up is NOT true! After talking to agents lawyers etc it is not true.”
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Last week, Sister 2 Sister interviewed Drew Sidora. The singer/actress had guest-starred on a few episodes and, in the interview, indicated that a deal with BET had been sealed. She said, “The show is getting picked up, so for people that have been petitioning and wondering, it is coming back to BET… It is official. The deal has been done.”
Sidora continued, “Everybody that petitioned — believe it or not — about the show getting cancelled, that is really what ultimately had BET even looking to pick it up. It was really dope. Everybody really loves the show and supports the show, so all I can say is keep watching.”
Of the possibility that some of the cast might not be returning, Sidora commented, “I can’t say that for sure, but you will probably see a lot of the characters back.”
As happy as that news is making longtime fans of the show, Sidora seems to be the only one who’s aware of it. BET and CBS Television aren’t making announcements about the deal and the stars of the show don’t seem to know anything about it.
On Friday, Mowry Twittered the reality of the situation, “A lot of people are asking about The Game again, and I have to say honestly I personally have not heard anything!” She followed that up with, “This has really been a roller coaster and I feel bad that I have no new news on the topic. :(”
It’s unclear where Sidora got her information but one would assume that the show’s star would be kept in the loop. If Mowry’s to be part of it, she’d have to agree to a new contract and that would presumably include a pay cut.
In addition, series creator Akil is still working on ABC’s Cougar Town. That show was just given a full season order so she’s going to be busy.
So, once again, there doesn’t seem to be any deal to bring back The Game. It may still happen but signs indicate it’s not happening yet.
What do you think? Is all this waiting driving you crazy? Is The Game worth waiting for or are you ready to just move on?
I love the heck out of this show. I taped every episode. I have a “The Game” addiction. Please continue with it…… Dang. big hits and big fans……. its all good
Bring the Game back!!!!! I have to see what happens next, its really worth the wait…. But i need more and need to know what happens next!!!!!!!!!!
I loved the game, please bring it back. It is positive black people making it happen. What more can you ask for. We as viewers need some closure, there are a lot of unanswered questions.
It’s worth waiting for. BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!
Please put the game back on tv. I loooove that shows so much .it is actually one of the best shows on television.no other show could compete. I just want the show back.
PLEASE BRING IT BACK BEST THING HAPPENING . I LOVE EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER IT IS SO REAL THATS WHAT WE NEED AND I WANT EVERY CHARACTER BACK IT WOULDNT BE THE SAME
I love the game. This show be came my number 1. I pray every night that i hear some news about the game returning. Please bring the show back. its the best!!!!
I absolutely love the show!!! It is the only black show with real issues that isn’t a reality show!! I can relate to every character or know someone who can! The show is awesome! If BET stop paying for all these reality shows that are about people that ain’t even famous or have anything productive to talk about(Frankie and Neffe …yeah they could have kept that show, Tiny and Toya…why do we care about these two??) they can pay the cast for the game and keep it on!!! It should of never been cancelled!!! Lets get it back on BET!!!!
yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss hell yeas its worth waiting for just don’t make us wait to long.
The Game has to come back, I pray that BET picks it up. I mean what about Kelly and Jason, will they get back together? What about the baby is it Derwins? I mean it can’t go out like this. Not with so many fans and unanswered questions. Come on BET, CW, Mara Brokil, whoever, just work it out and bring it back!
I love the game Im sure you already know….. Please bring it back and when it does come back can you please make the twist of the story the Janae’s baby is not Derwins. Please that would be the pintacle of the story and the highlight of my LIFE please write it in the script. Love the show love the co stars put it on the CW or BET I mean take the freakin supernatural off or something you can make room. Please put the game back on tv. As soon as I get a urban soap opera they take… Read more »
I freaking love the show, and am so so sad that it was cancelled. I really hope that it comes back soon. I will be ready.
the game is true
MAN DA GAME IS THE FRESHEST SHOW AROUND ME AND MY HOMEBOYS KNOW EVERY EPISODE CAN U PLEASE BRING IT BACK WE WILL WATCH EVERY EPOSIDE. WE REALLY LOOK UP TO THE SHOW CAUSE WE ARE JUST LIKE THEM JUST BRING IT BACK YOU WON’T REGREAT IT.
BRING IT BACk! ; I love that show it’s the best!