Malcolm D. Lee and Expanding Story of ‘The Best Man’
July 15, 2025
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Malcolm D. Lee and Expanding Story of ‘The Best Man’
Summary
Van and Rachel are joined by Director Malcolm D. Lee to discuss his new book, ‘The Best Man: Unfinished Business’, what inspired the writing of the original movie, and if we can expect a ‘Girls Trip 2’ anytime soon?
(0:00) Intro
(1:35) Adapting the story for the page
(7:33) Addressing criticism
(11:29) Adapting the story for the screen
(14:47) Prequels?
(17:46) One of the sexiest casts of all-time
(22:35) Sable bourbon
(22:41) Girls Trip 2
(24:17) Essence Fest
Hosts: Van Lathan Jr. and Rachel Lindsay
Guest: Malcolm D. Lee
Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith
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