The Family Reunion Cast Is the Perfect Mix of Familiar and Fresh Faces

Published on 7/23/2019 at 4:05 PM

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Tia Mowry is back on TV, everyone! (But before you get your hopes up, no, her twin sister, Tamara, won't be joining her.) Mowry stars in Netflix's new family comedy Family Reunion, which premiered on Netflix on July 10. The series follows a modern Seattle-based family of six who — after attending a family reunion — decide to move back to the patriarch's hometown of Columbus, GA, where his pastor father and church-going mother still live. As you might expect, the transition isn't totally smooth. The show is totally sweet, is definitely family friendly, and has a cast full of fresh faces that you're going to love. Get ready to meet the McKellan family!

Tia Mowry as Cocoa McKellan

Former Disney Channel darling Tia Mowry stars in the series as Cocoa McKellan, a mother of four who believes in new-age parenting and who decides to relocate her immediate family from Seattle, WA, to Columbus, GA, after attending a family reunion, wanting to stay closer to relatives.

Anthony Alabi as Moz McKellan

Former offensive tackle Anthony Alabi (who played for the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs until he retired from the NFL to pursue acting) costars as Moz McKellan, Cocoa's husband and a former tight end.

Talia Jackson as Jade McKellan

Newcomer Talia Jackson plays Jade McKellan, the eldest of the McKellan children.

Isaiah Russell-Bailey as Shaka McKellan

Fellow newcomer Isiah Russell-Bailey plays Shaka McKellan, Cocoa and Moz's older son.

Cameron J. Wright as Mazzi McKellan

Cameron J. Wright — who will also appear in the forthcoming Netflix movie Tall Girl — plays Mazzi McKellan, the younger of Cocoa and Moz's two sons.

Jordyn Raya James as Ami McKellan

Best known for her many appearances on the popular YouTube series, Kids React!, Jordyn Raya James plays Ami McKellan, the younger of Cocoa and Moz's two daughters.

Loretta Devine as M'Dear

Best known for her roles as Marla Hendricks on Boston Public and for her recurring role as Adele Webber on Grey's Anatomy, Loretta Devine plays M'Dear, Moz's old-fashioned, God-fearing mother from Georgia.

Richard Roundtree as Grandpa

Known as "the first black action hero" for his role as private detective John Shaft in 1971's Shaft (as well as its four sequels), Richard Roundtree rounds out the cast as Grandpa, a pastor, as well as M'Dear's husband and Moz's father.