Calvin’s is reopening for business. Prime Video has set Feb. 10, 2027, as the premiere date for Barbershop, the new comedy series inspired by the film franchise. All eight episodes will debut at once in more than 240 countries and territories.
The series brings the story back to Chicago, following Travis “Trav” Walker, played by Jermaine Fowler, as he returns home hoping to honor his grandfather’s legacy at Calvin’s Barbershop. But both the shop and the city have changed, leaving Trav to figure out where he fits among a new generation of barbers and longtime customers.
As in the films, Calvin’s remains more than a place for haircuts. Prime Video describes it as a gathering spot for “sharp fades, sharp opinions” and a community that always has something to say.
The ensemble also includes Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., E.J. Bonilla, Bresha Webb, Bokeem Woodbine, Tiana Okoye and Langston Kerman. Guest stars include Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, Diallo Riddle, Ziwe, Tituss Burgess, Comedian CP, Devon Walker and Belmont Cameli.
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The Chicago connection extends beyond the story. Season 1’s primary production was based at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, 2621 W. 15th Place, from Oct. 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Additional filming took place in Pilsen, including 1711-1815 S. Wood St., where production shot interior scenes at Alderman Warren’s office and an exterior barbershop walk-and-talk.
McKinley Park also supported production, with active permits along 1600-1626 S. Wolcott Ave. for catering and parking during the Jan. 26-27 shoot window.
Marshall Todd, who co-wrote the original Barbershop film, returns as a writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Max Searle also serves as co-showrunner and executive producer.
Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein and Tiffany Brown executive produce for Hartbeat, with Bradley Gardner for Busy B Entertainment, Cameron Burnett and Autumn Bailey-Ford for Prominent Productions, and George L. Tillman and Robert Teitel for State Street Pictures. Fowler also executive produces, while Oz Rodriguez serves as executive producer and director.
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, MGM Television, Hartbeat, Busy B Entertainment, Prominent Productions and State Street Pictures.
For Chicago audiences, the biggest draw is the return to a franchise that has always treated the city as more than backdrop. Barbershop has long built its comedy around neighborhood conversation, community and the personalities who walk through the door.
Now that door opens again in February.
