Doing Life is a 2026 American romantic drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry. It is starring Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves. It was released on Netflix on 2 October 2026.
Premise A single mother and former prison officer forms a bond with a reformed ex-convict who once protected her during a violent riot in the prison.
Cast Naomi Baker as Anika Jay Reeves as Carousel Tamberla Perry as Cathy Karen Obilom as Trina Jasmine Sargent as Lisa Lucky Johnson as Quinn Danielle Moné Truitt as Denise
Production The film is written and directed by Tyler Perry with Perry, Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland as producers. The film is Perry's seventh from his creative partnership with Netflix.
Speaking about the film Perry said:
The cast is led by Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves, with Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent, Lucky Johnson and Danielle Moné Truitt.
Release The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on 2 October 2026.
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