Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold at a Hollywood movie event
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Sitcom Legends Tommy Davidson And Tichina Arnold To Star In New Family Comedy Feature

The beloved 90s TV icons have already wrapped production on their upcoming movie Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw in Los Angeles.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Two of television’s most beloved comedy veterans are joining forces for an exciting new feature film project. Sitcom royalty Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold have officially teamed up to lead the cast of the upcoming family comedy *Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?*, bringing serious hilarious energy and heavy nostalgia to moviegoers. The announcement comes with even better news for comedy fans who cannot wait to see the dynamic duo share the screen: the movie has already wrapped principal photography in Los Angeles. Production reports reveal that the team secretly finished filming on location in Southern California, keeping details under wraps until cameras officially stopped rolling.

What is the Search Party Where's Paw Paw release date?

While a formal release date has not yet been announced, the newly finished project is officially heading into post-production. The story centers on a chaotic, high-stakes family quest to track down a missing grandfather. That sudden disappearance sets off a wild chain of events, throwing the entire extended family into absolute comedy turmoil as they search for their missing relative. The feature serves as the official directorial debut for rising Hollywood creative Victoria Monai Richards. In addition to helming the project behind the lens, Richards co-wrote the movie's screenplay alongside writer Sherrie, crafting a story specifically designed to highlight the legendary timing and sharp banter of her two veteran leads.

Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold at a Hollywood movie event
Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold at a Hollywood movie event

Who is in the Search Party Where's Paw Paw cast?

Headlining the new family flick are two genuine giants of 1990s and 2000s television. Tommy Davidson first skyrocketed to fame as a standout cast member on the groundbreaking Fox sketch comedy show *In Living Color*, before captivating a whole new generation as the voice of patriarch Oscar Proud in Disney Channel's animated favorite *The Proud Family*. Co-lead Tichina Arnold brings an equally iconic television resume to the movie. The star made pop-culture history with her fan-favorite portrayal of Pamela James on the hit sitcom *Martin*, later scoring massive praise for her performance as Rochelle in the beloved comedy series *Everybody Hates Chris*. With production wrapped in California, fans can expect distribution details, official trailer releases, and release dates to surface in the coming months as the movie prepares for theatrical distribution or streaming release.

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What is Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw about?
The movie is a family comedy centered on a chaotic search after a family patriarch unexpectedly goes missing.
Who stars in Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw?
The comedy feature is headlined by television stars Tommy Davidson and Tichina Arnold.
Where was Search Party: Where’s Paw Paw filmed?
Principal photography for the movie was completed on location throughout Los Angeles.