TheTyler Perry’s Duplicitytrailer reveals a star fromThe Vampire Diariesleading an investigation into the murder of her best friend’s husband. Written and directed by Perry, the upcoming film follows a top attorney who takes on her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the shooting of her best friend’s husband. Kat Graham, who playedBonnie Bennett onThe Vampire Diaries, leads the cast alongside Tyler Lepley, Meagan Tandy, RonReaco Lee, Joshua Adeyeye, Nick Barrotta, Jimi Stanton, and Shannon LaNier.

Now,Prime Videohas premiered thefirst official trailer forTyler Perry’s Duplicity. The trailer follows a formidable attorney, Marley (Kat Graham), who is assigned to investigate the murder of her best friend Fela’s (Meagan Tandy) husband (Joshua Adeyeye). Teaming up with her boyfriend (Tyler Lepley), a former cop turned private investigator, her quest for answers plunges her into a perilous maze of deceit and betrayal. Watch the trailer below:

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Tyler Perry Is Partnering With Prime Video

Tyler Perry’s Duplicity, releasing from Prime Video, means that the writer, director, and producer isparting ways with Netflix for the time beingand is now creating content for another streaming service. Perry made severalNetflix original movies– includingA Fall from Grace,A Madea Homecoming,Mea Culpa, andThe Six Triple Eight– all of which received largely negative reviews from critics, but were relatively popular on the streaming service. However, “The Journey” by Diane Warren fromThe Six Triple Eightis up for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.

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ThoughTyler Perry’s Duplicityshares a title with Clive Owen​​​​​​ andJulia Roberts' 2009 romantic crime comedy, it is not based on or bears any relation to it in any way. Judging by the trailer,it seems just like every other Tyler Perry crime thriller, once again revolving around a cover-up and shady dealings, similar toA Fall from Grace,​​​​​​​Mea Culpa, andDivorce in the Black. If anything,Tyler Perry’s Duplicitymight represent a decrease in quality compared to some of his past work.

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Same Old, Same Old From Tyler Perry

It doesn’t appear that Tyler Perry’s switch from Netflix to Prime Video will yield any different results for the filmmaker.Duplicitylooks like every other Tyler Perry crime thriller that’s come before​​​​​​​ – a formulaic affair filled with cover-ups, betrayals, and dark secrets. While his films often find an audience, they rarely win over critics, and this latest effort appears no different. In fact,Tyler Perry’s Duplicitymight represent a decline in quality compared to some of his previous projects.

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