Patricia “Mrs. Pat” Williams Signs General Agreement BET As The ‘Ms. Pat Show’ Renewed For Season 3

BET, comedian, actress and producer Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams talks about a multi-genre deal where he will develop, write and produce new series and other projects, both scripted and unscripted, for BET linear and streaming.

Deal expands relationship with BET after success Miss Patty’s Showis a comedy series based on his life as co-creator, executive producer and star. BET+ has given the green light for a third season already in production in Atlanta. The 10-episode second season of the series is scheduled to begin on August 11.

With his eponymous production staff, Williams aims to create content both on-screen and off-camera that inspires conversation through humor and pure honesty.

“One of the first people to tell me to start comedy was my social worker. At that time, he could never have imagined his success. Miss Patty’s Show Or BET and Paramount Global have given me the opportunity to tell more stories,” Williams tells Deadline. “I’m so excited about this new journey and grateful to BET for believing in me. What do you think? Miss Patty’s Show This is crazy, just wait until you see what we came up with! This is just the beginning!”

Miss Patty’s ShowProduced in conjunction with the EP, Jordan E. Con Cooper is based on Williams’ life experiences recounted in his memoirs. Rabbit: The Autobiography of Miss PattyIt tells the story of a convicted drug dealer who is a suburban mother.

The first season broke viewership and viewership records on BET+. Brian Grazer and Lee Daniels are also executive producers.

“After our first meeting Miss Patty’s ShowWe knew from the pilot episode that Miss Petty was something special, and we are excited to partner with her and her team to bring more refreshing, raw and authentic content to our BET+ members,” said Devin Griffin, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of BET+, BET+, in a statement.

While the series often deals with controversial topics such as abortion, drug addiction, racism, and child abuse, Williams does so confidently, creating a safe space for raw, unfiltered conversations between characters for the benefit of the audience, and often himself.

In a particularly poignant episode of season 2, Miss Petty grapples with the complex relationship between black women and their hair. When someone close to the character jokingly refers to her hair as a diaper, Miss Petty harks back to her childhood and the root of her pain. Her mother often mocked and criticized young Patty’s hair, unfairly comparing it to her sister’s hair, which was easier to style.

“The theme of season 2 is healing,” he said. “We will deal with family matters and deeper issues. There’s an episode about my mom’s boyfriend who abused me, where we focus on coping and getting better. I know some people find these topics dark, but they can be dark and funny because it’s okay to talk about something people need to know. “

He continued, “After that episode, I cried because of my black hair. You know, we can’t choose our parents. I thought I was done with a naked mom who made a lot of mistakes. But I had to learn that what he gave to me he gave to me; Hurts People Hurts People. I wanted to show how trauma begins at a young age with this dark-haired story.”

Williams has no plans to slow down after his new contract. While trying to put the finishing touches on season 3, she is currently on a national tour to support her Netflix stand-up. Wanna hear something crazy? which was released in February.

For BET, it’s already in place.

“I’ve already reviewed cases. One thing I’ve always wanted to do was take it back. I want to do a comedy at work,” he said. “I also have some projects I’ve been working on before the deal, so I plan to submit them all to BET and put whatever they don’t want in the freezer. You will all get much more. I am very excited about the future and my relationship with BET. I’ve been crazy for 30 years, I know I have a lot for you to love. This is a great opportunity for me to express myself and I am grateful for that. I’m going out on my own.”

Williams is represented by APA, Tigerman Management, and Cohen & Gardner.