Mara Brock Akil ‘s “ Forever ” is a story both timeless and of the moment. A skillful update of the 1975 Judy Blume novel of ...

Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr. in 'Forever' Elizabeth Morris / ©Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection In Netflix‘s Forever, Mara Brock Akil’s serialized adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel ...

Created by Mara Brock Akil, reimagined from the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name, the series follows Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.)—two childhood friends who reunite ...

Lovie Simone stars in the new Netflix series ... “I really wanted to be the girl on Disney Channel with the neon wand, tracing out the logo,” Simone said, adding that as she got older ...

Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark ... “I really wanted to be the girl on Disney Channel with the neon wand, tracing out the logo,” Simone said, adding that as she got older, she felt a pull to more serious ...

No. Akil was watching someone very right: the show’s female lead, Lovie Simone ... tracing out the logo,” Simone said, adding that as she got older, she felt a pull to more serious stories.

Actor Lovie Simone poses for a portrait on Friday ... be the girl on Disney Channel with the neon wand, tracing out the logo,” Simone said, adding that as she got older, she felt a pull to ...