An enjoyable cast of characters can elevate a game. Whether they are well-written or just enjoyable to interact with, great characters can add another layer to an enjoyable gaming experience.

Wendy Raquel Robinson and Hosea Chanchez reprise their roles as sports agent Tasha Mack and football player Malik Wright from the original cast, with returning characters Coby Bell, Brittany Daniel, Pooch Hall, and Vaughn Hebron also making appearances.

Tasha Mack (Wendy Raquel Robinson)

Tasha Mack is one of the show’s most well-known characters, serving as a powerful sports agent. Although she has experienced her fair share of ups and downs, Tasha always managed to cope with everything with grace despite difficult situations like dealing with her uterine fibroids – an experience which she shared was both emotional and comforting to hear about from others experiencing similar circumstances.

Robinson made her acting debut in 1993 on an episode of Martin and has since appeared on numerous other television programs such as Minor Adjustments on NBC and the WB series The Steve Harvey Show where she played high school principal Regina “Piggy” Grier.

Recently, Robinson took fans down memory lane by recreating an iconic scene from season three of The Game where she was betrayed by Rick Fox – an emotional moment for viewers that even included singing Rihanna’s 2007 hit song, “Take a Bow.” Check out this video.

Malik Wright (Hosea Chanchez)

Since its premiere on CW network in 2006, The Game has been revived three times – most recently bringing in Hosea Chanchez to reprise his role of Malik Wright on Paramount+. While fans may still find comic relief in Chanchez’s rendition of his character’s catch phrases and catch phrases, Chanchez adds more maturity and gravitas than in previous seasons.

Chanchez never explored Malik’s mental health struggles before and described this episode as a “huge light bulb moment”. Chanchez is also a talented stage and film actor, having appeared in Let the Church Say Amen and 96 Minutes; both projects represented by Innovative Artists/Brave Artist Management and located in Los Angeles.

Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts)

Brittany Daniel is best-known for her roles as Jessica Wakefield on Sweet Valley High and Kelly Pitts on The Game, as well as appearing in movies such as Joe Dirt and its sequel Beautiful Loser; White Chicks; and Skyline.

Season four sees Kelly reveal herself to be a reality TV star with her own show focused around wives of professional athletes. To save their marriage, Kelly blackmails Jason into disclosing his use of steroids; when this proves unsuccessful two months later, she leaves him and moves to Paris.

Paramount+ recently announced that Daniel and Pooch Hall would return for the reboot alongside Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Vaughn Hebron (Tyler Perry’s The Oval), Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire), Cheaper by the Dozen and Ray Donovan actors Coby Bell and Analisa Velez are also on board as returning cast members.

Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall)

Tia Mowry-Hardrict reprises her role as Melanie Barnett-Davis in this reboot series which premieres on Paramount+. Hall is also back playing his original character of Derwin Davis from football school grad to wifey!

No longer just an understudy for his father, Derwin quickly emerges as one of the Sabers wide receivers and secures multiple endorsement deals. At one point in time he meets singer Drew Sidora and they quickly grow close – eventually asking her to be featured in one of Derwin’s videos. However, after Dionne informed Derwin she knew about their alleged hookup he got angry and fired Tasha for sleeping with Drew; later Melanie conducted a DNA test on DJ which confirmed he is indeed Derwin’s offspring; creating tension with Janay; although eventually reconciled once both started dating other people; finally getting engaged to marrying each other eventually in the end!

Jay Ellis (Melanie Barnett)

Tia Mowry was met with great praise from critics for her performance as Melanie Barnett in the game, believing the character reflected both her individuality and maturity. Additionally, Tia credited Mara Brock Akil as being responsible for casting her.

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Paramount+ revived The Game for its sixth season, following these families as they struggle with fame, fortune, respect, and love. Starring Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez, Brittany Daniel, Coby Bell and other talented actors; double the laughs while increasing drama! Introducing two main characters including Bryce “Blueprint” Westbrook as wide receiver for San Diego Sabers football club.

Tia Mowry (Melissa Barnett)

Tia Mowry may be best known for her role on Sister, Sister; however she had another opportunity to show her versatility on The Game as Melanie Barnett-Davis; this character became Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall).

Tia’s role as Melanie demanded she reveal both sides of herself while also taking up an acting challenge in The Game, a dramedy about pro football’s less-than-fun side which includes player womanizing and excessive materialism. Tia delivered an excellent performance as Melanie as she struggled between studies, men she was dating, and trying to preserve her relationship with Derwin.

Analisa Velez (Raquel Navarro)

Analisa Velez can be seen in Prime Video’s Sneaky Pete and indie romantic comedy Almost Love. Additionally, she will release her debut album this year as well as appearing as Raquel Navarro on Paramount+ revival series The Game in recurring roles.

She leads a local girls gang known as ‘The Sunbeams’ and became Tasha Mack’s confidante as they navigated a complex relationship with Rick Fox. While camping together she revealed some dark secrets about her mother that had previously remained unknown to them both.

Paramount+ will launch The Game’s 10-episode season starting December 15. We spoke to Analisa about her performance and character’s journey so far; and shared how music inspired her latest music release. Check out our exclusive interview below! The show also stars legacy cast members such as Brittany Daniel, Hosea Chanchez and Pooch Hall – along with newcomers.

Vaughn Hebron (Jamison Fields)

Vaughn Hebron (Chicago Fire and Tyler Perry’s The Oval) makes his comeback to the series as Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent. Hebron joins returning cast members Coby Bell (Jason Pitts) and Brittany Daniel (Kelly Pitts), as well as Sneaky Pete star Analisa Velez as Raquel Navarro from Sneaky Pete.

In season three, Jason gets into an altercation with Kelly’s former flame and gets kicked off of his team, eventually becoming a correspondent on an NBA news show hosted by former player Chris Webber.

Since departing The Game, Hebron has gone on to star in various productions such as comedy Joe Dirt 2 and drama Black-ish. Additionally, Hebron made appearances in movies like Ballad of a Hustler and Elliot Norton Award-winning play The Pursuits of Happiness; also in King Richard. Furthermore, Hebron is widely recognized for his appearances on Necessary Roughness TV series.

Coby Bell (Jason)

Coby Bell became known for his portrayal of Officer Tyrone Davis on Third Watch. Following that success, he went on to appear in many popular shows and movies such as The Game as football player Jason Pitts.

After Kelly discovers that Ryan uses steroids to enhance his game, she splits with him but later they reconcile and eventually have a daughter together named Keira.

Walker star Coby Bell will return as former football player Jason Pitts in Paramount+’s revival series set to premiere Nov. 11. Madam Secretary’s Tim Daly joins Madam Secretary as self-made billionaire Colonel Ulysses Thatcher while Toby Sandeman from Power Book III: Raising Kanan portrays Garret Evans, another top football player. Executive produced by original show creator Mara Brock Akil with Devon Greggory (American Soul) and Salim Akil (Black Lightning); Kevin Bray (Insecure) will direct both episodes from season 1.

Adriyan Rae (Brittany Pitts)

Brittany Daniel has returned to the game. With her aggressive, outspoken nature and tendency to speak without thinking things through first, her speak-first attitude often gets her into hot water but she always manages to come out ahead. Resourceful, reckless and confident – Brittany always looks out for her friends.

She develops an interest in Las Vegas Fightin’ Fury player Garrett Evans. She opens up more about herself to him and they kiss.

After her departure from Chicago Fire, she’s making a comeback on The Game revival series for Paramount+ with 10 episodes that relocate from San Diego to Las Vegas with new and familiar faces making appearances in each episode. The series provides an in-depth examination of Black culture through American pro football as its players strive for fame, fortune, respect and love.