2013-2019

Being Mary Jane

Drama, Romance, Thriller

Being Mary Jane is an American drama television series created by Mara Brock Akil and produced by Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil and Gabriella Union. The series followed the professional and personal life of successful TV news anchor Mary Jane Paul, who lived in Atlanta, Georgia and New York City. 

The series premiere drew more than 4 million viewers, debuting as BET’s highest rated show. 

Salim Akil is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and executive producer. Born in Oakland, California he co-wrote and produced 1999’s Drylongso which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and Berlin Film Festival. A year later he worked as a staff writer and executive producer on Showtime’s hit drama Soul Food.