Orlando Jones (Drumline, Evolution, The Replacements) and Machinima Prime have teamed up to bring an exciting new web series to primetime audiences. Created by Orlando Jones and Avi Youabian, Tainted Love is a first-of-its kind graphic novel mixing live action with animated panels and 3D to tell a unique story across multiple platforms including digital, broadcast, theatrical and print. The six-part web series kicks off Sunday, May 5 on Machinima Prime. Tainted Love also stars Deanna Russo (Being Human, Burning Love), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight, The Expendables), Maz Jobrani (Axis of Evil Comedy Tour) and Jim Jefferies (Legit).
“I created Tainted Love because I'm black and I'm a proud geek,” says Jones.
“It's time for comic books and graphic novels that pay homage to ALL the nerds, regardless of gender, color, creed, religion or orientation.” The graphic-novel web series is a fast-paced and visceral story of true love against all odds focusing on two expectant parents; one a quick-witted hitman/bagman and the other a well-intended yet hopelessly inept thief. Black Barry (Orlando Jones) is a binary man: one part criminal, one part new father. He is a grossly underpaid bag man for Fred Lucas (Eric Roberts), the baddest gangster in town. The love of his life, Jezebel Jackson (Deanna Russo), is his perfect match: one part thief, one part new mom. Jezebel has a two-step plan to establish their new family.
Step one: rob Fred Lucas.
Step two: marry Barry.
Her plan goes horribly wrong and puts Barry at odds with Detective Jamshid (Maz Jobrani) and Lucas's goons. Barry will stop at nothing to ensure his family's safety. The trailer can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbVB0D-6vt8
