Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024)

Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead is a 2024 American coming-of-age black comedy film and remake of the 1991 film. It was directed by Wade Allain-Marcus, written by Chuck Hayward and stars Simone Joy Jones, Ms. Pat, Jermaine Fowler, June Squibb, and Nicole Richie.
The film was released in the United States on April 12, 2024.
== Cast ==
* Simone Joy Jones as Tanya Crandell
* Nicole Richie as Rose Lindsey
* June Squibb as Mrs. Sturak
* Ms. Pat
* Jermaine Fowler as Gus
* Gus Kenworthy as Bruce
* Donielle Tremaine Hansley as Kenny Crandell
* Miles Fowler as Bryan
* Iantha Richardson as Caroline
* Tyriq Withers
== Production ==
A remake to Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was announced in May 2020 to be in development by Treehouse Pictures. It was reported to be written by Chuck Hayward with Bille Woodruff attached to direct and was described as a "present-day retelling centered on a black family". In April 2022, Tyra Banks signed on to play Rose.
In late February 2024, it was reported that the film was ultimately developed by BET+. Additionally, Wade Allain-Marcus replaced Woodruff as director. Banks was replaced by Nicole Richie to play Rose, reportedly due to a change in production schedule that did not align with Banks. She served as executive producer and creative advisor through her SMiZE Productions, where she consulted with the film's marketing strategy. June Squibb, Jermaine Fowler, Ms. Pat and Gus Kenworthy, Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Tremaine Hansley, Miles Fowler, Iantha Richardson, and Tyriq Withers round the main cast. Principal photography took place in Santa Clarita, California in June 2023.
== Release ==
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was released theatrically in the United States by Iconic Events Releasing on April 12, 2024. It will stream on BET+ beginning on May 16, 2024.
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== References ==
Category:2024 films
Category:2024 black comedy films
Category:2024 comedy films
Category:2020s American films
Category:2020s coming-of-age comedy films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:2020s teen comedy films
Category:American black comedy films
Category:American coming-of-age comedy films
Category:American films with live action and animation
Category:American teen comedy films
Category:BET+ original programming
Category:Films about siblings
Category:Remakes of American films