CBS and NAACP to Launch 'The Gates,' First Black Daytime Soap in 35 Years

Michele Val Jean to lead the groundbreaking project, aiming to provide impactful representation and salute traditionally underserved audiences.

CBS and the NAACP are developing 'The Gates,' a new daytime soap opera centered around a wealthy Black family, marking the first Black daytime soap in 35 years.
Michele Val Jean, an Emmy-winning writer with a history of working on 'The Bold and the Beautiful' and 'Generations,' will serve as the showrunner, writer, and executive producer.
The series aims to provide impactful representation and salute an audience that has been traditionally underserved, with multidimensional characters and Black culture at the forefront.
The project is a collaboration between CBS, the NAACP, and P&G Studios, highlighting a commitment to elevating diverse voices and stories in broadcast television.
The announcement of 'The Gates' was made on the birthday of late soap star Jacklyn Zeman, adding a poignant note to the news.