Get ready for an exciting winter slate from Onyx Collective as they reveal premiere dates and first looks for the highly anticipated documentary SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) and the original comedy series Deli Boys. With legendary names, groundbreaking storytelling, and fresh humor, this duo of projects is set to heat up Hulu in early 2025.
The Life and Legacy of Sly Stone in SLY LIVES!
Premiering Thursday, February 13, 2025, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & The Family Stone. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson (Summer of Soul), this documentary doesn’t just celebrate the iconic band’s meteoric rise and cultural impact; it also unpacks the unseen burden of success for Black artists in America.
The documentary features candid interviews with luminaries like Andre 3000, D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Q-Tip, Nile Rogers, and music legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, alongside close friends and family members.
“This film captures Sly’s genius, his influence on music, and the complexities of his journey in a way that has never been seen before,” says Questlove.
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights are provided by band members Jerry Martini, Greg Errico, Larry Graham, and Cynthia Robinson, as well as Sly’s family members.
Selected for its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, SLY LIVES! promises to be a must-watch for music lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.
Laughs and Drama in Deli Boys
ALFIE FULLER, ASIF ALI
ASIF ALI, SAAGAR SHAIKH
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 6, 2025, as Deli Boys brings a fresh perspective to the comedy genre. Created by Abdullah Saeed and developed by Jenni Konner (Girls), this 10-episode series follows two pampered Pakistani American brothers whose world is turned upside down after the sudden death of their father.
As they struggle to pick up the pieces, they uncover their father’s secret life of crime and are hilariously thrust into the underworld, navigating danger and dysfunction in equal measure.
The series stars Asif Ali (WandaVision), Saagar Shaikh (Ms. Marvel), Poorna Jagannathan (Never Have I Ever), Alfie Fuller (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and Brian George (Seinfeld). Executive producer Michelle Nader serves as showrunner, with Nisha Ganatra (The High Note) directing the pilot.
“Deli Boys is an unexpected and laugh-out-loud journey into family dynamics and the duality of immigrant identities,” says showrunner Michelle Nader.
What’s Next?
Fans of bold storytelling and rich cultural narratives won’t want to miss these Onyx Collective originals. SLY LIVES! launches February 13, followed by Deli Boys on March 6, both exclusively on Hulu.
What excites you most about Onyx Collective’s winter lineup? Which series are you adding to your watchlist? Let us know on social media!
