Kenya Barris swaps the Johnson family for Florida retirees in his new Audible Original, Big Age, a raunchy, heartfelt comedy landing Feb. 5.
At a Glance
- Kenya Barris’ audio comedy Big Age debuts Feb. 5 and is available for preorder now
- Stars Jenifer Lewis, Cedric the Entertainer, and Niecy Nash-Betts as senior-community residents
- Story follows couple Dot and Butch Watts navigating late-life reinvention
- Why it matters: Celebrates older adults “living their best lives before it’s over,” flipping retirement clichés
Kenya Barris has built a brand chronicling modern family life; now he turns the mic on retirees refusing to slow down. Big Age tracks 50-year marrieds Dot and Butch after they reluctantly relocate to Sunset Gardens, a Florida retirement hub teeming with eccentric neighbors.
The Premise
Barris promises “outrageous comedy” mixed with genuine heart. The Watts’ marriage is stress-tested by:
- Ethel (Nash-Betts), Butch’s flirtatious ex
- Spiritually possessed neighbors
- Competitive residents dubbed “the Stevenator”
- A key party that upends social dynamics
Star Power
The cast reunites Barris with comics he’s worked with before, but in audio-only form he says lets them “shine in a different (and exponentially funnier) way.”
Kenya Barris told News Of Los Angeles:
> “Old people are some of the funniest, most unfiltered people I’ve ever met… we leaned into that audacity.”
Release Details
| Platform | Launch Date | Preorder Status |
|---|---|---|
| Audible | Feb. 5, 2026 | Available now |
Listeners can expect a blend of touching revelations and boundary-pushing humor, all centered on love, reinvention, and second chances.
Key Takeaways
- Big Age flips the “quiet retirement” trope on its head
- Barris champions seniors as culture’s boldest voices
- Star-studded cast brings audio-only characters vividly to life
Preorder Big Age on Audible and hear why Barris believes getting older no longer means growing old at heart.
