''Tyler Perry's Young Dylan'' is an American

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television series created by

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that premiered on

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on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright, and

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. In November 2021, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered in June 2022.

Premise

Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.

Cast

Main

* Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan, an aspiring hip-hop artist * Celina Smith as Rebecca, Young Dylan's older cousin and Charlie's older sister * Hero Hunter as Charlie, Young Dylan's cousin, who used to have an imaginary friend * Jet Miller as Bethany, Rebecca's best friend and Young Dylan's love interest * Mieko Hillman as Yasmine, Young Dylan's aunt, Charlie and Rebecca's mother, and Myles's wife * Aloma Lesley Wright as Viola, Young Dylan, Charlie and Rebecca's grandmother, Myles's mother, and Yasmine's mother-in-law *

as Myles Wilson, Young Dylan's uncle, Charlie and Rebecca's father, Yasmine's husband, and Viola's son

Recurring

* Rodney Hobbs / Rodney J. Hobbs as Principal Matthews * Samuel Goergen as Booder

Notable guest stars

* Khaled "DJ Khaled" Khaled as himself *

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as himself

Production

On October 2, 2019, it was announced on ''

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'' that

and

were teaming up to create a

series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of ''Young Dylan''. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while

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produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan. On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes

Carl Anthony Payne II Carl Anthony Payne II (born May 24, 1969) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Cole Brown on the FOX sitcom ''Martin'' and Walter "Cockroach" Bradley on the NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show'', Carl on '' Rock Me Baby'' (TV series), Curti ...

, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and

Aloma Wright Aloma Wright (born March 10, 1950) is an American actress, widely known for her roles as Laverne Roberts on the NBC/ABC comedy series '' Scrubs'' (2001–2009), Maxine Landis on the NBC daytime drama series ''Days of Our Lives'' (2008–2 ...

. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers. Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany. On February 19, 2020, it was announced that ''Tyler Perry's Young Dylan'', previously ''Young Dylan'', would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order. On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, which premiered on June 12, 2021. On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes, which premiered on June 19, 2022.

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2020)

Season 2 (2021)

Season 3 (2022)

Ratings

References

External links

* * {{Tyler Perry 2020s American children's comedy television series 2020s Nickelodeon original programming 2020 American television series debuts English-language television shows Television series by Tyler Perry Studios Television series created by Tyler Perry