Doing Life is a 2026 American romantic drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry. It is starring Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves. It was released on Netflix on 2 October 2026.
Contents
Premise
A single mother and former prison officer forms a bond with a reformed ex-convict who once protected her during a violent riot in the prison.
Cast
Naomi Baker as Anika
Jay Reeves as Carousel
Tamberla Perry as Cathy
Karen Obilom as Trina
Jasmine Sargent as Lisa
Lucky Johnson as Quinn
Danielle Moné Truitt as Denise
Production
The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry with Perry, Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland as producers. The film is Perry's seventh from his creative partnership with Netflix.
Speaking about the film Perry said:
"I was inspired by…the idea that sometimes the people we least expect can understand each other in ways no one else can. I wanted to tell a story about two people who, on the surface, seem like complete opposites, but who discover a deep commonality in the struggles they’re facing".
The cast is led by Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves, with Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent, Lucky Johnson and Danielle Moné Truitt.
Release
The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on 2 October 2026.
