The creator of Max series Young Love shares the experiences that have inspired him as a storyteller.
Creator Matthew A. Cherry brings audiences home withYoung Love.
Young Love’sjourney from idea to television is an unprecedented one.
Matthew A. Cherry.Credit: Collage: Alex Sandoval - Getty Images / MAX / Everett Collection
It all began with a Kickstarter campaign in 2017.
“We wanted to cast a young kid who added a layer of authenticity,” the creator says.
Ahead ofYoung Love’spremiere, we spoke to its creator about what inspires him as a storyteller.
‘Young Love’.Sony Pictures Animation
“He’s somebody who really has done it at every level,” Cherry says.
In addition to his film work, Hudlin also wrote a great Black Panther comic series.
Fatherhood
Cherry can deeply relate to Stephen Love’s balancing act of family and career.
‘Young Love’.Sony Pictures Animation
All of the writers pulled stories from their life experiences when working on the series.
“A lot of these stories are very relatable,” he says.
That is in addition to feeling inspired by Peele’s celebrated, groundbreaking work.
He notes Jenkins' debutMedicine for Melancholyas a prime example of how Jenkins does it successfully.
That approach is what Cherry brings to all his projects and to the folks who work alongside him.
Swagger
In addition to Zuri’s story, Cherry has directed episodes of several television shows.
Cherry’s directing credits also includeblack-ish,GhostsandAbbott Elementary.
Young Lovepremieres September 21 on Max.
