Marlon Wayans‘ new NBC series Marlon pulled in big numbers on its debut night, becoming the second most-watched summer comedy premiere on a major network in 10 years.
The sitcom, which also co-stars Essence Atkins, averaged a 1.3 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.4 million total viewers, according to Variety.
–Marlon Wayans talks new show ‘Marlon’ and his new chapter in life–
Wayans, who recently appeared on TheGrio LIVE with host Gerren Keith Gaynor, says the show is loosely based on his life. The series follows Marlon Wayne as he tries to navigate life and fatherhood while co-parenting with his ex-wife Ashley.
“I hope it’s an aspirational show… I hope it affects married people, people who are divorced, baby daddies & mamas that’s not even talking so that they go, ‘you know what? It’s important to be there for my kids.’ And that woman or dude I had that baby with, they should be life-long friends,” Wayans said.
