Everything You Need to Know About "Carl Weber's The Family Business: New Orleans".

Carl Weber is at it again with a brand new series coming to BET+! The drama series genius has taken his wildly successful series, "The Family Business" and fashioned a new branch of the Duncan family in"The Big Easy"! That's right, there's a brand new family and they're running the city of New Orleans the way THEY see fit!

The series description reminds us that the Duncan family tree, known for their popular casino / nightclub ‘Midnight Blues’ where tourists, titans of industry, and trap kings & queens party side-by-side. But the club also holds secrets so dark that it could turn the vibrant city of New Orleans upside down. Facing threats at every turn, the Duncans try to keep their family safe and put their complicated pasts to the side for the greater good of their enduring legacy in the NOLA.

Check out the trailer and the new cast of characters!

BRANDON T. JACKSON as “MARQUIS”: The smart & handsome son of Big Shirley Duncan who oversees his family-owned casino, The Midnight Blues and is the talk of the town. He has big dreams and an even bigger swag. 

LELA ROCHON as “BIG SHIRLEY”: A no-nonsense, act-first and ask-questions-later type of woman. Her family has owned The Midnight Blues for almost a hundred years. She is the matriarch of the family and business. She is married to one of LC Duncan’s brothers.

BENJAMIN STEPHENS as “CURTIS”: A smart and handsome Bounty Hunter, who is sent down to New Orleans to help his aunt and cousin with a small local conflict. However, when he arrives in New Orleans, he finds out the conflict is far from minor.

POOCH HALL as “FLOYD”: A well-dressed, handsome man. He is as sharp in his executions as he is in his style. The protective brother of Big Shirley. He’s one of the managers of The Midnight Blues. His connection to the local Voodoo Priestess is what keeps him well protected.

QUINCY BROWN as “PRINCE”: The brother of Saint and leader of the Crescent Boys. He’s truly a Prince Charming and has eyes for Lauryn Duncan despite Simone LeBlanc having more than eyes for him.

DAVID BANNER  as “JEAN LEBLANC”: Jean LeBlanc comes from a long lineage of New Orleans residents. However, his family’s land and property were stolen by the establishment over a century ago. It’s his plan to take it all back and take over The Midnight Blues Casino.

YVETTE NICOLE BROWN  as “MONIQUE”:The very sassy and smart right-hand woman, cousin and best friend to Big Shirley. She always has her ear to the ground and stays ready for whatever is ahead.

ORLANDO JONES  as “GABRIEL”: The mysterious man that is looking to relive his past encounter with Big Shirley at any cost. Fortunately for him he is a billionaire with extensive resources.

The BET+ Original Series, “Carl Webers The Family Business: New Orleans” will premiere with two episodes on January 23, 2025, exclusively on BET+. The series will continue with one episode weekly, with the finale on Thursday, March 6