Funnyman Kevin Hart has put his full confidence into BET’s highly anticipated new comedy The Real Husbands of Hollywood, launched from the hilarious spoofs at the 2011 BET Awards. And with Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, Robin Thicke, Duane Martin and J.B. Smoove as co-stars, why wouldn’t he?
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In a recent interview with the network, Hart revealed the breakdown of the show inspired by the Real Housewives of (fill-in-the-blank) franchise that has become America’s guilty pleasure. The Think Like a Man star also discusses the catfights dogfights between the cast members and makes a bold comparison between the new series and a certain beloved sketch comedy.
On what viewers can expect…
“I can honestly go on record saying this show will be what Chappelle’s Show was for Comedy Central. Comedy Central was a great network but Chappelle’s Show took it to a completely different level. Other shows got bigger because so many viewers were watching the Chappelle reruns. For BET, the Real Husbands of Hollywood has that same potential.”
On the plot of the show and guest appearances…
“There’s nothing like it on television. It’s a mock reality show with a Curb Your Enthusiasm-feel — with me being that Larry David type. Every actor in it is not afraid to make fun of themselves. It stars Nick Cannon, Duane Martin, Boris Kodjoe, Robin Thicke and myself. Then Nelly, Trey Songz, Faison Love and Cedric the Entertainer are part of the many people who come by to do [guest star] favors. Mariah Carey is doing one, so is Shane Mosley. It’s mock reality but we’re treating it like it’s real.”
On cast “beef”…
“Nick and I don’t like each other, but it stems from the movie Drumline. There’s a flashback of Nick and I playing the drums for the final part of the film and I drop the stick and he held on. Then it cuts back to me and I’m like, “I haven’t liked you since. I don’t like you.” I’m jealous of Boris because he models and I don’t think he’s that attractive. Robin, I think that his singing career is a fluke and Paula Patton really wants me. It’s so much nonsense that we’ve made it appear to be real. I think it’s really going to be something to see. We have a special thing and I’m really excited to be apart of it.”
The Real Husband of Hollywood premieres Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 10 p.m. ET on BET. Check out the full interview here!
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