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Bash Naran @ WME | A. Murphy @ KPE #ESSENCEFest #ABFF2025

TV Episodes Written by Larke

Mr. Throwback (Supervising Producer), Grown-ish (Producer) & Kenan (Story Editor)

"Mr. Throwback" Bang Bang (S1.E5) ⭐ 8.0

Danny faces a perilous situation, forcing him to take extreme measures. Meanwhile, Kim reluctantly shares unfortunate news with Steph Curry.

"Grown-ish" Family Feud (S6.E8) ⭐ 7.3

Dean Carnegie recruits Aaron to convince Andre and the Gammas to associate with a problematic alumnus, putting Andre and Aaron at odds.

"Kenan" Ghosts of Boyfriends Past (S2.E4) ⭐ 6.7

Kenan believes he should help Mika with her boyfriend troubles, whether she needs it or not; Pam and Gary have a crush on the same woman and risk their friendship to be with her.

"Grown-ish" Big Drip (S5.E12) ⭐ 6.5

Junior is terrified by a herpes scare; Annika tries to get in the mood again; Aaron meets Symone, an impressive activist-gone-corporate, who teaches him to use corporate resources for community good.

Proof of Concept, Feature Deck & Soundtrack

The Black Bart of Taco King #17 FilmFreeway Page

Writer & Director (Short)

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Stills & BTS Photos

IG: @tacokingxvii

The Last Cowboy

PATHS Interview

How to Become a Film & TV Writer

Biography & Finished Projects

Third Wheel Material

Producer (Web Series)

Charlie Cheddar's

Writer & Producer (Short)

Writer & Director (Short)

Associate Producer

In the Cut Podcast

Host Rae Benjamin is joined by writer Rickey Larke to break down Veep's pilot

Additional Links

Festivals, Screenings & Articles

Essence Film Fest '25 Exclusive: Writer-Director Rickey Larke talks Short Film

At a seedy bar, a smooth-talking thief scouts for a partner in crime. When he meets a mysterious woman, their dinner date reveals she might be more than he bargained for.

Committee of Black Writers Short Films Screening

CanvasRebel Magazine

Stories & Insights | Meet Rickey Larke

Project Market Slate

2024 Gotham Week Project Market U.S. Shorts to Features

The Black Book LA

Lake Forest Academy News

Grown-ish Writer Rickey Larke (’11) Speaks to Students

Bowdoin College News

Filmmaker Rickey Larke (’15) Turns His Lens on Bowdoin, the Ivies & Home

The Bowdoin Orient

Student documentary to examine Ivies

American Black Film Festival

June 11 -15, 2025 | Miami Beach, FL

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