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Self Made Netflix – release date and who is in the cast?
SELF Made is the inspiring new show based on the rise of African American haircare entrepreneur Madam C J Walker.
The one and only Octavia Spencer takes up the lead role as America's first female self-made millionaire but what else do we know about the show? Here's what you can expect...
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When is Self Made released on Netflix?
Self Made drops TODAY (Friday March 20, 2020) and Netflix users across the globe will finally get to check it out.
The four episodes will be released all at once so you are free to binge it all in one go.
The official synopsis for Self Made states: "Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer stars as Madam C.J. Walker, the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America's first female self-made millionaire.
Inspired by the book, On Her Own Ground written by Walker's great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles, the Netflix original series, Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker brings the uplifting story of this cultural icon to the screen for the first time."
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Who is in the Self Made cast?
The cast of Self Made is full of familiar faces as they come together to bring Madam C J Walker's story to screens, including:
Octavia Spencer as Madam C J Walker
Octavia is best known for winning an Oscar for her supporting role in 2011 film, The Help.
She also scored Oscar nominations for her roles in The Shape of Water and Hidden Figures.
The actress has also held key parts in films such as Gifted, Fruitvale Station, The Shack, Allegiant and Bad Santa 2.
She's also had roles in TV shows like Black-ish, 30 Rock, Mom and Red Band Society.
Octavia is also the executive producer on the series, which she optioned around the time of making Hidden Figures in 2016.
Blair Underwood as Sarah's husband C. J. Walker
The talented actor is a Golden Globe nominee who recently starred in When They See Us and Dear White People.
He's also had roles in Quantico, The After Party, Agents of S.H.I.EL.D and The Event
While you might also recognise him from The New Adventures of Old Christine and Dirty Sexy Money.
Tiffany Haddish as her daughter Leila
The comedian made her breakthrough in Girls Trip but she's also had roles in The Carmichael Show and Hi-C.
She's recently starred in Like A Boss, Nobody's Fool and Night School.
The stand-up comic also has her own comedy special on Netflix.
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The rest of the cast includes:
- Carmen Ejogo as business rival Addie Monroe
- Garrett Morris as Sarah's father-in-law Cleophus
- Kevin Carroll as Sarah's lawyer Ransom
- Bill Bellamy as Ransom's cousin Sweetness
- Mouna Traoré plays Esther
- J Alphonse Nicholson plays John Robinson
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How many episodes are there?
There are four episodes in the series and they all drop at once on Netflix.
While the show was originally advertised as an eight episodes series, the story will be told in half the amount now.
It is advertised as a limited series which indicates there won't be a second season of the show in the future.
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