Prime Video announces ‘Barbershop’ series starring Jermaine Fowler

Prime Video has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming eight-episode comedy series, ‘Barbershop’, which is inspired by the popular film franchise. The series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on February 10, 2027, in more than 240 countries and territories.

Set in Chicago, the show stars Jermaine Fowler as Travis “Trav” Walker, a man returning to his hometown to honor his grandfather’s legacy at the iconic Calvin’s barbershop. The narrative explores how the shop and the surrounding neighborhood have evolved, as Trav navigates his place among a new generation of barbers and customers.

The production features an ensemble cast including Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E. J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye, and Langston Kerman. Marshall Todd, a co-writer of the original film, serves as a writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Max Searle. Producers include Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, and Tiffany Brown for Hartbeat, among others.