February 26th 2025.
The news of Nia Long and Larenz Tate hosting the 29th annual American Black Film Festival as ambassadors has sparked excitement among fans. They are still hoping and wondering if the two will reprise their roles as Nina and Darius from their beloved romantic movie, "Love Jones," released in 1997. Despite the passing of time, both actors have managed to maintain their youthful appearances, leaving fans in awe.
Recently, the on-screen couple reunited for a Walmart promotion during the holiday season. They portrayed an older version of their characters, sharing their thoughts on where the couple would be now. BLACK ENTERPRISE had the opportunity to speak with Long and Tate about the possibility of a new "Love Jones" project. Just like the fans, the two actors are thrilled at the idea of working together again.
Long and Tate revealed that they have remained close friends throughout the years. They are excited to revisit the roles that the public still associates them with, especially when they are seen together in public. "I think this is something the fans have been waiting for, for a very long time," Long shared. "Larenz and I have a shorthand with one another. We are like brother and sister, honestly."
The duo's chemistry on and off-screen is undeniable, making "Love Jones" one of Long's favorite films. Wherever she goes, people are always asking about the possibility of them working together again. So, when Walmart approached them to do a commercial, they were ecstatic. "It was so cool when Walmart asked to do this commercial," Long exclaimed.
Tate also expressed his joy at reuniting with Long for the Walmart commercial. "Obviously, we continue on with our strong friendship in real life, but when we're able to find moments like this, it just feels so good," he said. The two have tried many times to figure out what they could do together, but nothing seemed quite right until this opportunity with Walmart came along. They saw it as the perfect opportunity to give their fans and supporters a glimpse into where Nina and Darius could be now.
After the success of the Walmart commercial, it was evident that fans were eager to see more of Nina and Darius. This has opened up the possibility of continuing the love story on screen. Tate believes that this puts them in a better position to negotiate a sequel to "Love Jones." "That puts us in a position that we want to be in, to be able to create what that next thing is," he explained.
Long added, "We're going to have lots of offers after this commercial; thank you, Walmart!" She also admitted that out of all the leading men she has worked with, Tate is her favorite. The two are excited about the potential opportunities that could arise from their collaboration, such as a television show, another film, or a new story that reunites them once again.
But, they did have a surprise for fans. They both revealed that they will be starring together in an upcoming film about the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. Long will be playing the role of Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, while Tate will portray Motown founder Berry Gordy. This exciting news only makes fans more eager to see Nina and Darius back on the big screen.
As we await the ABFF in June and the Michael Jackson movie in October, perhaps the recent Walmart commercial will be enough to get the sequel to "Love Jones" going. Fans are hopeful that they will see their favorite on-screen couple once again, and who knows, maybe they will even get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside other legends like Prince and Glynn Turman.
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