• iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
Netflix fans calling for Kevin Hart to do more serious roles after finding out about incredibly dark series

Home> Entertainment> Netflix

Updated 19:27 20 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 19:28 20 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Netflix fans calling for Kevin Hart to do more serious roles after finding out about incredibly dark series

People think that the comedian is cut out for bigger and better things in Hollywood

Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair

Netflix fans have called for Kevin Hart to do more serious roles after one of his latest series.

The American comedian is best known for his roles in films such as Central Intelligence, Get Hard and the Jumanji franchise.

However, it looks like the 44-year-old has began branching out, taking on dramatic roles - starting with the 2021 Netflix drama, Fatherhood.

Advert

Kevin Hart's role in the latest drama series has been lauded. (Netflix)
Kevin Hart's role in the latest drama series has been lauded. (Netflix)

But a limited series starring the beloved comedian was released on Netflix in November 2021, and it has been well received by fans on social media in particular.

Consisting of just seven episodes, Hart stars as Kid, a world famous comedian and rising screen actor, similar to the man himself.

During a trip to Philadelphia on his tour, a stop to do a show becomes a life or death situation as the comedian comes to blows with his older brother, Carlton, played by Wesley Snipes.

Other actors that star in the series are the likes of Tawny Newsome, Paul Adelstein and Will Catlett among others.

Advert

The series is called True Story, and you can view the trailer here:

The action-drama has received praised in Facebook group, Netflix Bangers, where many members have urged Kevin Hart to pursue similar roles in the future.

One user said: "Made me wish Kevin gave up the comedy and went into more serious roles."

Advert

Another commented: "Way better than some of his other comedic roles."

A third shared: "Not a Kevin Hart fan but i have watched his serious acting roles and i like them (Fatherhood, and another one he plays a caretaker)."

A different user put: "Loved it. Kevin Hart did a great job considering this isn’t his typical type of movie."

The praise has come despite its modest score of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and mixed reviews from critics.

The comedian's performance has been commended. (Netflix)
The comedian's performance has been commended. (Netflix)

Advert

Hart starred in heist-comedy film Lift, which was released in January this year and scored a measly 29% - maybe fans are hoping he takes more serious roles on soon.

The American actor has a number of things in the works though, with the likes of action-comedy film Borderlands and crime-drama miniseries Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist set to drop later this year.

The latter of those, set to be released on Peacock in September, focusing on Muhammad Ali's return to boxing in 1970, with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Chloe Bailey, Don Cheadle, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard joining Hart in a stacked cast.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Film, Kevin Hart, Netflix, Facebook, US News

Joshua Nair
Joshua Nair

Joshua Nair is a journalist at LADbible. Born in Malaysia and raised in Dubai, he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects, from sports to trending pop culture news. After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing, he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible. Unfortunately, he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United, which takes its toll on his mental and physical health. Daily.

X

@joshnair10

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

18 mins ago
an hour ago
3 hours ago
  • 18 mins ago

    Man makes heartbreaking admission about hospital failings that infected 30,000 people with deadly disease

    This comes as a new report was released today

    Entertainment
  • an hour ago

    Oasis fans warned over last minute ticket scams as tour well underway

    Fans are being urged to use official channels for ticket resales

    Entertainment
  • an hour ago

    Reason why Henry Cavill left role as Superman weeks after returning as new film sets Rotten Tomatoes record

    The role of Superman went to David Corenswet instead

    Entertainment
  • 3 hours ago

    Netflix’s Wednesday season two trailer drops with key star not returning after major controversy

    Netflix's Wednesday is back - but a key star from season one isn't returning

    Entertainment

    breaking

  • Kevin Spacey reveals why he demanded to be left off the credits for Se7en as thriller is added to Netflix
  • New Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg Netflix film gives both actors worst Rotten Tomatoes score of their careers
  • Kevin Hart has become one of the highest paid Hollywood actors because of genius salary trick
  • Graham Norton viewers spot Sofia Vergara’s awkward reaction to Kevin Hart showing off