Creator/director/writer Tyler Perry made a surprise appearance at an Atlanta press luncheon yesterday (August 9, 2016).

The event, held at the W Midtown, was to preview TLC’s first-ever scripted series, ?Tyler Perry?s Too Close to Home? and the standing-room-only event was also attended by cast members Danielle Savre (Bring It On: All or Nothing), Brock O?Hurn (Tyler Perry?s Boo! A Madea Halloween), Kelly Sullivan (“The Young and the Restless?) Ashley Love-Mills (?Nashville?), newcomer Annie Thrash and Alpha Everette Trivet (?Drop Dead Diva?). Tyler Perry Studios executives Ozzie Areu (President), Will Areu (Senior Vice President) and Mark E. Swinton (Producer) were also on hand to present the show.

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Tyler Perry grabs selfies with the press…

The event included lunch (with special TLC-branded cupcakes by Georgetown Cupcakes), a full episode screening, Q&A and select 1:1 interviews.

TCTH cast

Additionally, attendees walked away with show-themed pie plates as a parting gift from TLC.

TCTH cast pose with Tyler Perry Studios executives Ozzie Areu (President), Will Areu (Senior Vice President) and Mark E. Swinton (Producer)

Tyler Perry responds to a question

A good laugh during the Q&A

Written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry, ?Too Close to Home? is an 8-episode drama that tells the story of a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing to discover unparalleled success in the fast-paced D.C. political circuit.

TCTH cast with Tyler Perry

?Tyler Perry?s Too Close to Home? debuts Monday, August 22 at 9PM ET/PT for a two-hour premiere.

VIDEO: Tyler Perry?s Too Close To Home (Preview)

Congrats to Perry for creating yet another intriguing new show!

?Photo credit: Chris Mitchell for TLC