Tommy Davidson shares his experience in bringing back Varnell with ‘The Varnell Hill Show, ‘ streaming on Paramount+.
The character Varnell Hill, portrayed by Tommy Davidson, became well known for his memorable appearances on ‘Martin’ in 1993. Varnell Hill brought confidence, quick wit, and a flashy style that audiences fell in love with. More than three decades later, Davidson has brought Varnell back with ‘The Varnell Hill Show.’ This new series lets audiences see what the character has been up to and how he embraces a new generation while trying to hold on to his signature brand.
Varnell is not the only returning character, as Martin Lawrence returns as Martin Payne, giving audiences a long-awaited reunion. During early conversations about bringing ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ to life, Davidson expresses that there was “excitement all around.” The cast’s closeness allows for improvised, authentic scenes, making the show comedically unique and original.
During our interview with Davidson, he reveals that returning as his character, Varnell, in his own series was “somewhat of a miracle.” Bringing ‘The Varnell Hill Show’ to life had been in the works for 7 years. Davidson is proud of the work they’ve accomplished and can not wait for Varnell to be back in fans’ living rooms.
The late-night talk show within a TV show brings laughter, nostalgia, and celebrity appearances that audiences won’t want to miss. Watch our full interview above to hear Tommy Davidson discuss what it was like hopping back into the life of Varnell Hill.
