Malcolm D. Lee Talks ‘The Best Man’ Legacy, New Novel & Personal Growth
Malcolm D. Lee Talks ‘The Best Man’ Legacy, New Novel & Personal Growth  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Jul 07 2025
Description: Acclaimed filmmaker Malcolm D. Lee sits down with Jamila Mustafa for an exclusive BET Talks conversation, unveiling his latest creative venture—a debut novel. Best known for shaping culture with The Best Man film franchise and the acclaimed series The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Lee is now expanding the beloved universe with his new book: The Best Man: Unfinished Business.In this revealing conversation, Lee opens up about his decision to continue the story in literary form, working alongside author Jayne Allen, and how themes like fatherhood, redemption, and emotional evolution make this next chapter richer than ever. He also shares behind-the-scenes insight into his writing process, his real-life inspirations, and what it means to pivot with purpose.00:00 – Meet Malcolm D. Lee: Screenwriter, Director & Now Author01:01 – This or That: Quick-Fire Fun02:01 – Why It Was Time to Write a Novel03:01 – Collaborating with Co-Author Jayne Allen04:46 – Exploring the Characters in New Depth06:16 – Balancing Humor, Heartbreak & Healing07:10 – “Who’s the Villain?” — A Real Talk Moment08:35 – Inspired by Real Brotherhood: The Roots of The Best Man09:53 – From Rejection to Resilience: Pushing Through the “No’s”12:20 – Keeping the Narrative Fresh13:56 – Getting Emotional: Staying Connected to the Story14:41 – The Pen or the Lens? Choosing His Creative Tools15:05 – Sable Bourbon Brown Spirit: The Book’s Perfect Pairing17:31 – Advice from Lee: Pivot with Purpose17:52 – Closing Thoughts Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.