Tyler Perry is a playwright, screen writer and actor who has penned a series of movies about a physically imposing and overbearing, but well-intentioned and absolutely hilarious, grandmother named Madea. Perry will once again take center stage in an upcoming film about the hell-raising grandmother.
The well known character, who has a penchant for getting in trouble, is played by a cross-dressing Perry and the new film titled "Madea Goes to Jail", is scheduled for its theatrical release on February 20th.
Self-Spoofing to Promote Movies
Tyler Perry in Drag for 'Medea Goes to Jail'
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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