Queen Latifah is an enigmatic hero in the 30-second teaser for CBS’s “The Equalizer”, which is a reinterpretation of the 1980s eponymous series starring Edward Woodward.
Latifah stars in the series as Robyn McCall, a single mother with a mysterious background who uses her skills to protect and defend those who cannot do it themselves. While acting as a guardian angel for others, Robyn is also seeking his own redemption.
The teaser features the character of Latifah and his daughter, Delilah, played by Laya DeLeon Hayes. “What’s wrong with you, mom? Out of the blue, you quit your job last month, do you want to talk about it? ”Delilah asks in the clip, to which Robyn replies,“ It’s complicated. ” Cue a montage of Latifah’s character wielding weapons, avoiding explosions and saving people.
Chris Noth, who plays a former CIA director, also appears in the teaser, giving viewers a hint about Robyn’s past career. “This new side show of yours is raising questions for the CIA,” says Noth’s character. “I don’t work for them anymore,” jokes Robyn.
With its premiere scheduled for February 7 after the Super Bowl, the series marks the second reboot of the franchise “The Equalizer”, after the 2014 film starring Denzel Washington and its 2018 sequel. The cast also includes Tory Kittles, Lorraine Toussaint, Liza Lapira and Adam Goldberg.
In addition to her main role, Latifah is also credited as co-creator of the series alongside Richard Lindheim, who was one of the creators of the original series. John Davis, John Fox, Debra Martin Chase, Andrew Marlowe and Terri Miller serve as executive producers.
Watch the teaser below.
She’s who you call when you can’t call 911. #TheEqualizer debuts on February 7, after the Super Bowl in @CBS and @CBSAllAccess. pic.twitter.com/Hsu3Ubs41a
– The Equalizer (@TheEqualizerCBS) January 9, 2021