News

Angie Thomas’s ON THE COME UP Teaser Trailer Is Here

Community

Contributor

Book Riot Editorial is made up of passionate readers, writers, and book lovers dedicated to delivering insightful book recommendations, literary analysis, and the latest in book culture. With expertise spanning multiple genres and a deep understanding of the publishing industry, we offer thoughtful commentary, book deals, and news that matters to readers. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems, analyzing literary trends, or championing diverse voices, Book Riot’s editorial team is here to keep you informed and inspired.

View All posts by Community

Jun 27, 2022

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Angie Thomas’s sophomore novel, On The Come Up, follows 16-year-old aspiring rapper Bri. Bri dreams of rap stardom and gets her break after a battle, wherein she writes a song that captures the attention of rap fans in her community. Though Bri’s not sure she wants to release the song, but she’s also sure she doesn’t want to continue living in a situation where her mom’s job loss and brother’s suspension of his own dreams means that they have no power or food in the fridge.

The book was optioned for adaptation upon release and at last night’s BET Awards, the film’s first teaser trailer was released.

Let's get this started! 🎤🎶 #OnTheComeUp – based on @angiecthomas' novel – is coming soon. #ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/s8x9lEZQ3W
— Paramount+ (@paramountplus) June 27, 2022

On The Come Up will hit Paramount+ streaming sometime soon, and it stars Jamila C. Gray as Bri, as well as Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Method Man, Mike Epps, and more. The film was directed by star Sanaa Lathan (Succession) and adapted by Kay Oyegun (This Is Us).

Thomas expressed her excitement and gratitude for the BET Awards sharing the trailer

Today In Books

Second time this Black girl from the hood in Mississippi had a trailer for the movie adaptation of her book premiere on the #BETAwards. Blessed and Highly favored and don’t take it lightly.
— Angie Thomas (@angiecthomas) June 27, 2022

Thomas’s debut novel The Hate U Give was a box office success, bringing in close to $35 million. It has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and starred Amandla Stenberg as lead character Starr Carter.

Before the film streams, grab On The Come Up and read this compelling story for $1.99.

More breaking news here