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Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n Trending<\/strong><\/p>\n The upcoming Netflix romance is inspired by Maxwell\u2019s Urban Hang Suite and stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Directed by Eugene Ashe and written by Kay Oyegun, the film is set to begin production in December.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The casting has sparked excitement among fans who remember the duo\u2019s chemistry from Love Jones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Nia Long<\/a> and Larenz Tate are infusing that \u201990s kind of love into their next collaboration. The actors are set to reunite on screen for a new Netflix romance inspired by Maxwell\u2019s iconic debut album, Urban Hang Suite. The film was penned by screenwriter Kay Oyegun and will be directed by Eugene Ashe.<\/p>\n Long spoke about her upcoming projects in a feature published by The Cut on Oct. 9. She shared that the untitled Netflix film will begin in December. According to Deadline, the film\u2019s plot is still under wraps. So far, only Long and Tate have been confirmed, but for longtime fans, that’s enough to secure viewership.<\/p>\n The streaming powerhouse shared an Instagram post on Wednesday (Oct. 15), teasing, \u201cOur 90s love duo is back,\u201d and followers flooded the comment section with excitement and anticipation. One follower wrote, \u201cAnd literally we don\u2019t even need to hear anything else. WE. ARE. WATCHING.\u201d Similarly, a second individual remarked, \u201cDon\u2019t matter the title, storyline, or plot. We [are] watching.\u201d A third supporter exclaimed, \u201cTheir chemistry on screen is so top tier. Looking forward to this!\u201d A fourth reaction read, \u201cI\u2019m so excited! I was hoping for a Love Jones sequel just to see them back on screen together! But this works too!\u201d<\/p>\n The actors first appeared as each other\u2019s love interests, Nina and Darius, in Love Jones<\/a>, a 1997 romantic comedy set in Chicago. The theatrically released flick has been a cult classic ever since.<\/p>\n During the 2024 holiday season, Long and Tate<\/a> starred together in a Walmart Christmas commercial. The \u201cPower\u201d actor affectionately called his leading lady \u201cbabe,\u201d setting off an eruption of Love Jones nostalgia. One viewer half-jokingly reacted to the ad, “If y’all did this commercial to see if people want another Love Jones movie, the answer is we absolutely do!” To date, plans to reprise their roles have not been made public. The duo is also co-stars in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. As for their bond, Long told The Cut<\/a> they share \u201ca beautiful friendship\u201d and that \u201cyou don\u2019t get chemistry like that often.\u201d She continued, \u201cWhat we created together was a gift to me, a gift to him, [and] a gift to Black people. A gift to the world, really. Everyone loves Love Jones.\u201d<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s the nostalgia of Love Jones or the soulful influence of Urban Hang Suite, this reunion is already generating excitement!<\/p>\n You Might Also Like<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Key Takeaways Trending The upcoming Netflix romance is inspired by Maxwell\u2019s Urban Hang Suite and stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate. Directed by Eugene Ashe and written by Kay Oyegun, the film is set to begin production in December. The casting has sparked excitement among fans who remember the duo\u2019s chemistry from Love Jones. 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Nia Long and Larenz Tate share a timeless chemistry<\/h2>\n