“NETWORK RELEASES AN EXTENDED FIRST LOOK AT ABC’S NEW DRAMA SERIES ‘QUEENS’”

Starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, “Queens” follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the ‘90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world. “Queens” debuts TUESDAY, OCT. 19 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The series is created and executive produced by Zahir McGhee (“Scandal”) and features original music performed by the stars at the direction of executive music producer Swizz Beatz.

“Queens” stars Eve as Brianna aka Professor Sex, Naturi Naughton as Jill aka Da Thrill, Nadine Velazquez as Valeria aka Butter Pecan, Taylore Sele as Eric Jones, Pepi Sonuga as Lil Muffin and Brandy as Naomi aka Xplicit Lyrics.

Zahir McGhee, Sabrina Wind and Tim Story are executive producers. Swizz Beatz is executive music producer. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. The pilot episode was written by Zahir McGhee and directed by Tim Story.