Editorial illustration. This artwork does not depict Semaj Prather or the actual production.
Category: Entertainment News
Six-year-old Semaj Prather of Dublin, Georgia, is headed to the screen. The young performer has been cast as Mayson in Tyler Perry’s Give Me Some Sugah, which arrives on Netflix December 16.
According to WGXA News, Semaj’s social media videos went viral before the casting news brought his name to a wider audience. His role connects a young Georgia performer with a major Netflix release and gives the Dublin community a joyful entertainment news moment to celebrate.
What happened
WGXA reports that Semaj, a six-year-old from Dublin, went viral on social media and was cast as Mayson in Give Me Some Sugah. Mayson is the grandson of the character played by Taraji P. Henson.
The casting announcement is a special milestone for the young performer. It also puts a Georgia child in a role in a widely anticipated film. WGXA’s reporting describes Semaj’s viral social media presence and confirms his part in the upcoming movie.
The story offers a simple, welcome reminder that young people in Georgia are part of the entertainment landscape. Semaj’s casting brings local attention to a Dublin child and his role in a new screen production, while keeping the focus on a positive achievement.
A Georgia connection to the film
Give Me Some Sugah is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on December 16. Netflix’s Tudum coverage also says production kicked off in Atlanta, adding a Georgia connection to the film’s story.
For a young actor from Dublin, being cast in a production connected to Georgia’s film industry makes the announcement especially meaningful for local audiences. It brings together a hometown milestone and a film with a planned release on a major streaming platform. Families and community members can look forward to seeing Semaj credited in the film when it becomes available.
That local connection matters in a practical way. A film production based in Georgia puts the state in the picture, while Semaj’s casting gives audiences another reason to pay attention to talent from communities across the state. His role represents a bright moment for Dublin and a positive story for Georgia entertainment news.
Looking ahead to December 16
With the Netflix release date set for December 16, viewers can mark the date and watch for the film’s arrival. Semaj will appear as Mayson, the grandson of Henson’s character, according to WGXA’s report.
The announcement is worth celebrating without adding assumptions about the film or Semaj’s experience. What is known is already a meaningful milestone: a six-year-old from Dublin earns a role in a Tyler Perry film, after going viral on social media, and audiences will be able to see the project on Netflix in December.
For Semaj’s neighbors and supporters, this offers a chance to share encouragement and recognize a young performer’s achievement. It is also a reminder that stories about Georgia talent belong in the entertainment news conversation, whether they begin in a large city or a small town.
Congratulations to Semaj on his role in Give Me Some Sugah. Readers are invited to share their congratulations and find more stories from the newsroom at Atlanta Wave TV’s blog.
Based on published reporting from WGXA News. Atlanta Wave TV is not credentialed and is not attending. Information current as of October 28, 2026.
