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Netflix’s ‘Forever’ Star Lovie Simone Wants Viewers To “Have Fun With Love, Even Though It Can Hurt You”


Actor Lovie Simone speaks to Deadline about working on Netflix's Forever based on the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name

Created by Mara Brock Akil, reimagined from the 1975 Judy Blume novel of the same name, the series follows Keisha ( Lovie Simone) and Justin ( Michael Cooper Jr.)—two childhood friends who reunite as teens—as they navigate the giddy highs and heartbreaking pitfalls of their first serious romantic relationship. Here, Simone speaks to Deadline about keeping calm on social media, working with her stacked cast and crew and the fun of portraying the life of a teenager. Then, after I’m waiting outside my hotel for my food, this boy walks up to me, and we’re talking about how we’re both here for a chemistry read for this show called Forever, and it’s Michael.

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