'Black Cake' trailer teases a family drama and murder mystery spanning countries and decades

From Jamaica to the UK to California.
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Amanda Yeo
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A screenshot of the "Black Cake" trailer showing a woman holding a baby.
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The official trailer for Black Cake has arrived, offering a glimpse of a family drama that spans both countries and decades — and involves a murder.

Based on the book by Charmaine Wilkerson, the series tells the story of the recently deceased Elanor Bennett, who left her adult children Byron and Benny a USB drive containing information about her past. This causes the pair to discover a wealth of secrets about their mother, starting in late 1960s' Jamaica with a murder, runaway bride, and a mysterious disappearance.

Executive produced by Marissa Jo Cerar and Oprah Winfrey, Black Cake features Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chipo Chung, Ashley Thomas, Lashay Anderson, Faith Alabi, and Glynn Turman.

Black Cake arrives Nov. 1 on Hulu.

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Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
Assistant Editor

Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.


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