Tyler Perry’s Doing Life is coming to Netflix, and we got a ton of info for you.

The new movie stars some fresh faces in Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves. You might remember Reeves from Courtney Kemp’s Nemesis series. Now, he lands the lead role in Tyler Perry’s Doing Life.

What Is Tyler Perry’s Doing Life About?

Here’s the setup. An ex-con saves a corrections officer’s life during a prison riot. Sparks fly, obviously. But it’s not that simple, because sparks flying during a riot is not exactly a meet-cute anyone recommends.

The two begin to exchange letters then fast forward to his release. He tracks her down. Turns out she’s a single mother, grinding it out, trying to hold her life together on her own.

Now you’ve got two people who never should have crossed paths in the first place, building something real against pretty much every odd stacked against them. That’s the whole engine of the movie. An against-all-odds love story, told the way only Tyler Perry tells them.

And since Tyler wrote, directed, and produced this one himself, you already know there’s a twist coming. There always is. The man does not know how to leave well enough alone, and honestly, we love that for him.

Who’s In the Doing Life Cast?

This is where it gets interesting.

Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves lead the film, and neither of them are exactly household names yet. That’s about to change.

You might remember Reeves from Courtney Kemp’s Nemesis. He’s also popped up in The Six Triple Eight and Chicago PD, quietly building a resume before landing this lead role. This is his biggest spotlight yet, and Tyler Perry handing him the keys tells you something about how much faith is riding on this performance.

Rounding out the cast: Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent, Lucky Johnson, and Danielle Moné Truitt.

Tyler Perry Has a Track Record of Making Stars

This part matters, so stick with me.

Tyler Perry has been putting unknown actors in lead roles for two decades and watching them turn into A-listers. It’s basically his signature move at this point. Give someone their shot, let the world catch up.

With Doing Life, he’s clearly trying to run it back. Based on the trailer and the images already floating around, this looks like a well-acted, genuinely entertaining watch, not just another quiet Netflix drop that comes and goes.

When Does Doing Life Come Out and How Long Is It?

Doing Life premieres on Netflix on October 26th. Runtime clocks in at 1 hour and 48 minutes, so you can knock it out in one sitting without committing your whole Saturday to it.

Doing Life FAQ

What has Jay Reeves played in before?

Jay Reeves appeared in Nemesis, The Six Triple Eight, and Chicago PD before landing the lead role in Tyler Perry’s Doing Life.

What are Tyler Perry’s other shows and movies on Netflix?

Tyler Perry has built a deep catalog on Netflix spanning both films and series. Check Netflix’s official Tyler Perry collection for the full, current lineup. Why Did I Get Married Too is also coming to Netflix this year

When does Doing Life air on Netflix?

Doing Life premieres on Netflix on October 26th.

Is Doing Life a movie or a TV show?

Doing Life is a movie, running approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Bottom Line on Tyler Perry’s Doing Life

Tyler Perry’s Doing Life has all the ingredients that make his projects worth the watch. A messy, romantic, against-all-odds premise. Fresh faces about to become familiar ones. And a release date close enough that you don’t have to wait around forever.

Mark October 26th on your calendar. This one’s worth the couch time.