TV Land has ordered 12 episodes of its fifth original sitcom, Have Faith, starring Cedric “The Entertainer,” which is set to premiere in June. The sitcom, which was created by Cedric and Hot in Cleveland creator Suzanne Martin, revolves around Cedric’s character, Reverend Boyce “The Voice” Ballentine, an R&B superstar-turned-minister who takes over as preacher of his father’s church. Actress-comedian Niecy Nash also stars as the reverend’s wife, Lolli.
The character of Reverend Boyce originated on a second season episode of Hot in Cleveland in which Cedric guest-starred.
Cedric and Martin will serve as executive producers for Have Faith, along with Eric Rhone and Emmy® Award-winner Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions
