Lil Rel Calls Out Tyler Perry For Writing Shows About Women With No Women Writers

Comedian Lil Rel Howery shares his opinion on Tyler Perry‘s decision to be the only one writing for all of the projects he has — especially show’s like Sistas, who he believes should have input from women writers.

While taking part in Deadline‘s New Hollywood podcast with the African-American Film Critics Association alongside recent Oscar winner Matthew A. Cherry of Hair Love, they were asked about giving back to people who are trying to make it in the industry they’ve made it in.

Rel shared that he keeps comics he came up with in mind, or even people who work behind the scenes in stuff like hair, for positions on projects. He also mentioned that he helps people pay for their passion projects.

When Tyler Perry’s name came up in conversation, the Photograph star admired him for her those in need, including struggling actors; however he should open up to women writers for women shows.

“I love Tyler Perry and I’m proud of him, but I told myself I’m a say something because I don’t agree with that. I don’t understand,” Rel said. “You can’t write a show called Sistas and you’re not a sista. So you don’t want no suggestions or nothing?”