Serayah and Tyler Lepley Saddle Up for Tyler Perry’s New Country Drama
Serayah and Tyler Lepley go country in Tyler Perry’s Netflix film Ruth & Boaz, telling ComingSoon why they signed on, how an Atlanta rap phenom’s fresh start hooked them, and what it was like to share the mic with Babyface.
ComingSoon got a sneak peek at Tyler Perry's next Netflix movie, 'Ruth & Boaz,' and talked with stars Serayah and Tyler Lepley about what pulled them in. Short version: it is not the cynical twisty version of a love story we all brace for. It plays things straight, and that actually makes it stand out.
The basics
- What it is: A modern riff on the Ruth and Boaz story, centered on Ruth Moably, a rising Atlanta hip-hop artist who bails on the glam scene for small-town life in Tennessee.
- Why she moves: To care for Naomi, her surrogate mother.
- The romance: In the middle of all that, Ruth meets her dream guy.
- Who is behind it: Written and directed by Tyler Perry, with DeVon Franklin attached.
- Who is in it: Serayah and Tyler Lepley lead, with music moments that include Babyface.
- Where and when: Streaming on Netflix on September 26, 2025.
Why Serayah said yes
Serayah found out about the film through her agent and jumped because DeVon Franklin was on board. She had worked with him on 'Kingdom Business' and was excited about the Tyler Perry-plus-Netflix combo. After reading the script and auditioning, the tone sealed it for her: a tender, unfussy love story that lets Black love be soft and, yes, kind of pure without feeling sugarcoated. That was the appeal.
Tyler Lepley on playing a genuinely good dude
Lepley was into the role specifically because Boaz is not hiding a dark side. The guy shows up, cares, and does not expect a transaction in return. He wants Ruth to be her best self, period. If you are tired of waiting for the heel turn in modern romances, this feels like a palate cleanser.
"What you see is what you get."
Also, yes, the cowboy hat is a look. He knows. He likes it. Same.
The music angle, with a country twist
Ruth's music is baked into the movie. Serayah performs in scenes like a small-town karaoke bar, and there is a spotlight moment singing alongside Babyface. Even with her background, this was new territory: she got to lean into country for the first time, which meant tapping a different part of her voice. Doing that next to a legend like Babyface gave the performances a little extra sparkle on screen.
Bottom line: 'Ruth & Boaz' is Tyler Perry doing a clean, heartfelt romance, comfortably rooted in the classic Ruth-and-Boaz beats, with a few country-tinged musical detours. It lands on Netflix September 26, 2025.