BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ to End Four-Season Run With Movie

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BET said Wednesday it will end its original drama seriesBeing Mary Janewith a two-hour movie that will air in 2018.

The series, which follows the life of TV news anchor Mary Jane Paul played by Gabrielle Union, ended its fourth season last month. TheBeing Mary Janemovie finale will air sometime in 2018.

“Being Mary Janehas been a landmark series not only for BET, but for African American women around the world who saw themselves in Mary Jane, her family, friends and coworkers. From the captivating storytelling, to the richly complex characters, to the powerful issues tackled on the series, we remain immensely proud,” said Connie Orlando, executive VP and head of programming for BET Networks in a statement.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.