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Tommy Davidson stars as Varnell Hill in Paramount+'s The Varnell Hill Show, a Martin spin‑off that taps into 1990s nostalgia and Black late‑night representation; the premiere features Martin Lawrence alongside Davidson as the titular character.
A review of The Varnell Hill Show, Tommy Davidson’s Martin spinoff on Paramount+/BET+, praises the guest lineup and musical moments but critiques its heavy reliance on nostalgia, uneven writing, and generational humor. Martin Lawrence does not reprise his role, and while some moments (like the fourth-wall break and Marshay storyline) show potential, the show overall feels dated with a rocky dynamic among the writing staff. A stronger second season could help, but the current mix is a “mixed bag.”
Deadline reports the Martin spinoff The Varnell Hill Show released its first trailer for an eight-episode season on Paramount+, premiering September 1, 2026. Set behind the scenes of Varnell’s late-night talk show, the workplace comedy skewers the TV industry with cutaways and fourth-wall breaks as Varnell fights to stay relevant in a TikTok-driven era, despite pressure from executives and a looming cancellation. The trailer teases guest stars including Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Damon Wayans, Mike Epps and Omarion, with a supporting cast led by Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tommy Davidson, Kym Whitley, Nick Cafero, Emmanuel Hudson and Chris Williams.
Paramount+ has unveiled The Varnell Hill Show, an eight-episode Martin spinoff starring Tommy Davidson as Varnell Hill. Set behind the scenes of a fictional late-night talk show, the series debuts Sept. 1 with two episodes and runs one new episode every Tuesday through Oct. 13. The ensemble includes Kym Whitley, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Nick Cafero, Emmanuel Hudson and Chris Williams, with guests such as Ms. Pat, Deon Cole, Damon Wayans, Mike Epps and Omarion; Bentley Kyle Evans serves as director and showrunner among the executive producers.
Comedian Tommy Davidson, along with Bob Duggan and Nancy Cartwright, celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Miami's MLK Memorial Park, where local food vendors, including student entrepreneur Miriam Jackson, honored civil rights activists by participating in the cookout, emphasizing that their efforts were not in vain.
Comedian Tommy Davidson shared a story on Shannon Sharpe's podcast about an incident in the '90s when he was working on the movie "Strictly Business" and Diddy, who was his assistant at the time, punched a union worker in the face. Davidson described Diddy as a hard worker and recalled how the incident resulted in the worker shedding a tear, likening it to Denzel Washington's emotional scene in the film "Glory." Despite the incident, Davidson praised Diddy's success and mentioned that they are still somewhat close.
Comedian Tommy Davidson shared on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast that Will Smith confronted him on the set of the film "Woo" over a love scene kiss with Jada Pinkett Smith. Davidson revealed that Smith approached him in a trailer, expressing his disapproval, but Davidson was initially confused about what had upset Smith. It wasn't until 15 years later that Davidson learned Smith was upset about the impromptu kissing scene. Davidson speculated about the reason for Smith's anger, and it was confirmed by Smith's best friend that the scene was the cause.