'Black-ish' Creator May Head to Trial for Cheating Ex-Writing Colleague | THR News

The transcript discusses a legal dispute involving Blackish creator Kenya Barris and Brian Barber over a pilot they co-created in 2006. Barber claims Blackish is based on their unproduced pilot, leading to a lawsuit for breach of contract and fraud. Barris argues the works are not substantially similar. The court tentatively denied Barris's motion for summary judgment, citing issues that require a jury trial. The trial is set for May 7th, amid speculation about Barris's potential deal with Netflix.

What similarities exist between Barris's life and the character in Blackish?

What speculation surrounds Barris's future with ABC and Netflix?