A Wayans member of the family is making their performing debut in Poppa’s Home. Amara Wayans, daughter of Damon Wayans Jr., joins her household onscreen within the Monday, April 21, episode of the CBS sitcom, which — unsurprisingly, given the massive household affair that’s Poppa’s Home — consists of behind-the-scenes contributions from Damon Wayans Sr.‘s daughters, Cara Mia and Kyla Wayans, in addition to Damon Jr.’s different daughter, Aniya Wayans. TV Insider is sharing the unique first have a look at Amara’s performing debut within the video above.
After engaged on the sitcom as Essence Atkins‘ stand-in all through Season 1, Amara will get her personal position in Poppa’s Home Episode 17, “Babygirl.” She’s taking part in the youthful sister to her dad’s character, making grandpa Damon Sr. her onscreen father. Natalie and Poppa have been estranged ever since Poppa cheated on his ex-wife, Catherine (Wendy Raquel Robinson, who additionally returns within the episode), and break up up their household. Natalie arrives at Junior’s (Damon Jr.) home to share the excellent news of her engagement and has an sudden and unwelcome run-in with Poppa.
Within the clip above, Natalie asks her huge brother to stroll her down the aisle at her marriage ceremony, however Junior says it wouldn’t be proper. “Somebody has to do it although, and it’s not going to be him,” she says of their dad. Junior teases her in regards to the continued dangerous blood, playfully encouraging her to work by their estrangement. Stress instantly arises when Poppa arrives, however he leaves first so Natalie can keep. Can they patch issues up?
The teleplay for “Babygirl” is by Cara Mia and Kyla Wayans, and the story is by Amara and Aniya. It additionally marks one other reunion for Damon Sr. and Robert Townsend, who directs the episode (his fourth of the collection general). Recognized for steering Hollywood Shuffle, Eddie Murphy Uncooked, The Meteor Man, The 5 Heartbeats, and extra, in addition to performing and producing, Townsend was one among Damon Sr.’s first administrators when he started his profession.
There are extra Wayans working behind the scenes of this household sitcom, corresponding to Kim, Shawn, and Michael Wayans, amongst others. Earlier this season, Marlon Wayans visitor starred as Poppa’s scheming youthful brother, Melvin.
“Babygirl” is the penultimate episode of the season. The Poppa’s Home Season 1 finale airs Monday, April 28, at 8:30/7:30c on CBS. Within the finale, Poppa prepares to disclose an enormous secret to Ivy (Atkins). In the meantime, Nina (Tetona Jackson) takes over Junior’s quick movie mission.
Poppa’s Home, Mondays, 8:30/7:30c, CBS