“This isn’t like a typical Jamaican show about drugs or violence,” A look at upcoming series “From Yard!”

BY SYDNEE WALCOTT

People from different walks of life will move to places like Canada or the United States for a better life and achieve better opportunities.

Based on David G. Heron’s autobiographical novel, “Yardie,” “From Yard” is an upcoming immigrant drama series about Heron’s childhood in Jamaica and his life after moving to the United States.

The show will entail Heron’s life growing up in Jamaica as he interacts with his family through danger and misfits and how he transitioned into becoming a parole officer in New York City.

This series is a milestone achievement for cast member Darron Donaldson as this is his first major acting role.

Donaldson was cast as the main character’s ambitious and charismatic cousin, Trevor (a.k.a Sonny), who is determined to be successful by any means necessary after illegally moving to the United States.

As a Jamaican and an actor, Donaldson feels very privileged to have this role because his first major acting role also happens to be an international role.

He also feels honoured that Heron has asked him to help share his story.

Besides hoping this opportunity will lead to him getting more leading roles, Donaldson also hopes this series will open the doors to other Caribbean people sharing their immigrant stories with the world.

“I hope the viewers will know this isn’t like a typical Jamaican show about drugs or violence,” said Donaldson, who would like for viewers to see this show is about the love of family.

The show will feature light-hearted moments, exciting moments, and drama moments featuring illegal activities and arguments.

David Heron, the CEO of Sure Thing, will be playing the main character’s stern and caring father, Samuel Heron, who moves to The United States on his own before bringing the rest of the family over.

As an actor and a PR for the show, what sets the show apart from most immigrant stories is that this series will be the first to be about an immigrant achieving the “American Dream” from a Jamaican/Caribbean perspective in Heron’s opinion.

The show is currently in post-production, and the producers will pitch the show to many international cable networks and streaming services for the next few months.