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Michael Cooper Jr. talks about getting the lead role in 'Forever'
Michael Cooper Jr. talks about getting the lead role in 'Forever'
Watch FOREVER | Netflix Official Site
Watch FOREVER | Netflix Official Site
Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
Michael Cooper Jr. - IMDb
Michael Cooper Jr. - IMDb
FOREVER (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes
FOREVER (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes
Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for FOREVER (2025) on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
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Michael Cooper Jr. Was "Nervous" to Take on the Lead Role in 'Forever.' Now He's Netflix's Latest Breakout Star
Michael Cooper Jr. Was "Nervous" to Take on the Lead Role in 'Forever.' Now He's Netflix's Latest Breakout Star
Romance fans are falling for his performance as Justin in the Mara Brock Akil series.
Michael Cooper Jr. Embraces Vulnerability and Young Black Love
Michael Cooper Jr. Embraces Vulnerability and Young Black Love
Michael Cooper Jr. stars in 'Forever,' a movie adaptation of Judy Blume's book, for Netflix.
'Forever' Review: I Fell Head Over Heels in Love With Netflix's Irresistible Judy Blume Adaptation
'Forever' Review: I Fell Head Over Heels in Love With Netflix's Irresistible Judy Blume Adaptation
Mara Brock Akil translates Blume's beloved novel for the digital age in a remarkable YA series.
‘Forever’ Review: Netflix’s Reimagining of Judy Blume Classic Makes for a Cozy Streaming Favorite
‘Forever’ Review: Netflix’s Reimagining of Judy Blume Classic Makes for a Cozy Streaming Favorite
“Girlfriends” creator Mara Brock Akil transforms Judy Blume's "Forever" into a modern tale of young Black love
'Forever' review: A magnificent, modern reimagining of Judy Blume's classic
'Forever' review: A magnificent, modern reimagining of Judy Blume's classic
'Forever,' Mara Brock Akil's reimagining of Judy Blume's classic YA novel, explores young love through the story of two Black teens in modern-day Los Angeles. Read our review.
‘Forever’ Review: Netflix’s Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love
‘Forever’ Review: Netflix’s Grounded Judy Blume Adaptation Takes the Long View on Young Love
In updating Judy Blume's novel, the 'Forever' Netflix series follows high school flames Keisha and Justin as they learn to balance passion and reason.
A Forever for Right Now
A Forever for Right Now
Mara Brock Akil’s masterful Judy Blume adaptation finds the timeless in a contemporary teen couple’s sexual awakening.
‘Forever’ review: Updating Judy Blume’s classic about first love — and sex
‘Forever’ review: Updating Judy Blume’s classic about first love — and sex
The 1975 novel about a high school senior’s first love — and first experiences with sex — is reimagined
Forever movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert
Forever movie review & film summary (2025) | Roger Ebert
It’s an insightful update of Blume’s novel and a deeply compelling piece of art.
The big-hearted Forever does teen romance right
The big-hearted Forever does teen romance right
The big-hearted Forever does teen romance right
'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances
'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances
The Netflix series is so much more than a solid update of the Judy Blume classic or a lovely coming-of-age story
Mara Brock Akil’s Take on Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ Is the ‘Girlfriends’ Creator’s Finest Work: TV Review
Mara Brock Akil’s Take on Judy Blume’s ‘Forever’ Is the ‘Girlfriends’ Creator’s Finest Work: TV Review
Inspired by the groundbreaking Judy Bume novel, Netflix's "Forever" created by Mara Brock Akil showcases the anguish of Black teen love and heartbreak.
Judy Blume’s Most Controversial Book Is Now a Netflix Series. There’s a Radical Change.
Judy Blume’s Most Controversial Book Is Now a Netflix Series. There’s a Radical Change.
The 2025 adaptation of Forever… is freshly colored with melanin.
‘Forever’ Explores the Timelessness of Teen Romance (and Sex)
‘Forever’ Explores the Timelessness of Teen Romance (and Sex)
A new Netflix series adapts Judy Blume’s 1970s novel with a contemporary Black cast, flipping the gender roles but preserving its emotional innocence.
Meet Michael Cooper Jr., the Breakout Star of Netflix's 'Forever'
Meet Michael Cooper Jr., the Breakout Star of Netflix's 'Forever'
He stars alongside Lovie Simone in the television adaptation of Judy Blume's book.
‘Forever’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Gets a Winsome Modern Makeover From Netflix
‘Forever’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Gets a Winsome Modern Makeover From Netflix
'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances
'Forever' Is One of TV's All-Time Greatest Romances
They are 'Forever': Meet Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., your new favorite YA couple
They are 'Forever': Meet Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., your new favorite YA couple
Why Michael Cooper Jr. Thinks His ‘Forever’ Character Is A Game-Changer
Why Michael Cooper Jr. Thinks His ‘Forever’ Character Is A Game-Changer
'Forever' Review: I Fell Head Over Heels in Love With Netflix's Irresistible Judy Blume Adaptation
'Forever' Review: I Fell Head Over Heels in Love With Netflix's Irresistible Judy Blume Adaptation
Michael Cooper Jr won't give up his integrity
Michael Cooper Jr won't give up his integrity
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