Season 1

**Season 1** is the first season of FOX's Our Kind of People. It premiered on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 on FOX.

## Synopsis

The series follows a strong-willed, single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement.

## Cast

### Main

* Yaya DaCosta as Angela Vaughn
* Morris Chestnut as Raymond Dupont
* Nadine Ellis as Leah Franklin-Dupont
* Joe Morton as Teddy Franklin
* Alana Bright as Nikki Vaughn
* Rhyon Nicole Brown as Lauren Dupont
* Kyle Bary as Quincy Dupont
* Lance Gross as Tyrique Freeman

### Recurring

* Debbi Morgan as Patricia "Aunt Piggy" Williams
* L. Scott Caldwell as Olivia Sturgess Dupont
* Raven Goodwin as Josephine
* Nicole Chanel Williams as Taylor
* Melissa De Sousa as Alex Rivera
* McKinley Freeman as Nate

## Production

### Casting

May 12, 2021, Yaya DaCosta was set as the lead of the series. May 17, 2021, Morris Chestnut joined Yaya DaCosta as the male lead. May 27, 2021, Alana Bright joined the series as a lead. In June 2021, LeToya Luckett, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Joe Morton, Kyle Bary, Lance Gross joined the series leads while Debbi Morgan, L. Scott Caldwell were cast in major recurring roles. July 1, 2021, Nadine Ellis replaced LeToya Luckett who had been originally cast in the role of Leah. In August 2021, Raven Goodwin & Nicole Chanel Williams joined in recurring roles. On October 6, 2021, Melissa De Sousa and McKinley Freeman were set for recurring roles in the series.

### Filming

Filming on the series began in July 7, 2021 and conclude on November 24, 2021 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

## Gallery

### Images

* Promotional Images
* Character Portraits
* Behind the Scenes

### Videos

First Look- Season 1 - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEOur Kind of People Season 1 Teaser - 'This Is Oak Bluffs' - Rotten Tomatoes TVPreview- Our Sisterhood Is Sacred - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEPreview- I Want The Truth - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEPreview- I Have A Secret That Will Expose Them All - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEPreview- A Secret That Will Expose Them All - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEJoe Morton Introduces Teddy Franklin - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEMorris Chestnut Introduces Raymond Dupont - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEYaya DaCosta Introduces Angela Vaughn - OUR KIND OF PEOPLECast Chat- Joe Morton Introduces Teddy Franklin - OUR KIND OF PEOPLECast Chat- The Effect Hair Can Have On Us - OUR KIND OF PEOPLECast Chat- Morris Chestnut Introduces Raymond Dupont - OUR KIND OF PEOPLECast Chat- Yaya DaCosta Introduces Angela Vaughn - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEHair Is A Main Character - OUR KIND OF PEOPLEOur Kind of People Season 1 First Look - Rotten Tomatoes TVOur Kind of People Season 1 Trailer - 'A Secret That Will Expose Them All' - Rotten Tomatoes TVOur Kind of People (FOX) "Rich and Dangerous" Trailer HD - Yaya DeCosta series
## References

1. ↑ Yaya DaCosta To Headline ‘Our Kind Of People’ Fox Drama Series Following ‘Chicago Med’ Exit
2. ↑ Morris Chestnut Joins Yaya DaCosta In ‘Our Kind Of People’ Fox Drama Series, Will Recur On ‘The Resident’
3. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Newcomer Alana Bright To Co-Star In Fox Drama Series
4. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: LeToya Luckett To Co-Star In Fox Drama Series
5. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Rhyon Nicole Brown To Co-Star In Fox Drama Series
6. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Joe Morton To Co-Star In Fox Drama Series
7. ↑ https://deadline.com/2021/06/our-kind-of-people-kyle-bary-fox-drama-series-regular-1234779554/
8. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Lance Gross Joins Fox Drama As Series Regular
9. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Debbi Morgan Joins Fox Drama Series As Recurring
10. ↑ L. Scott Caldwell Joins Fox’s ‘Our Kind Of People’ In Major Recurring Role
11. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Nadine Ellis To Star In Fox Drama Series After Recasting
12. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Raven Goodwin & Nicole Chanel Williams Join Fox Drama Series As Recurring
13. ↑ ‘Our Kind Of People’: Melissa De Sousa & McKinley Freeman Join Fox Drama As Recurring
14. ↑ Film and TV Projects Going Into Production