Martin Lawrence develops prequel series "Young Martin", a drama based on his 1990s sitcom, exploring teenage Martin's life in Detroit.

Martin Lawrence is developing a dramatic prequel series titled "Young Martin", based on his 1990s sitcom "Martin". The new series will follow teenage Martin Payne navigating life in present-day Detroit, exploring themes of family, friendship, and adulthood. Set to resemble "Bel-Air", a dramatic reimagining of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", the show is currently in development, with no casting or release date announced.