Courtney ‘Undah-Privilege’ Nevers has irons in the fire
Courtney “Undah-Privilege” Nevers said the sky is the limit in 2025 as he will film a new season of Arnold’s Caribbean Pizza, release the Dream Chaser short film series, as well as work on some music.
Splitting his time between California and Jamaica, Nevers has nabbed the formula for balancing a robust career.
The multi-verse entertainer, whose brand spans TV, film, and music, excels in each career space. He plays Melvin on Arnold’s Caribbean Pizza, as filming of Season 3 is set to begin in early 2025.
Produced by TV mavericks Bentley Kyle Evans — of Martin and The Jamie Foxx Show fame — and Trae Ireland, the sitcom is centred on Jamaican businessman Arnold Brooks, his family, and the colourful characters who work and eat at his Caribbean restaurant.
“My role as Melvin feels natural. This could contribute to my character being likable. It’s a great feeling to connect with audiences, while doing something you love,” he told the Jamaica Observer.
With an all-Caribbean cast, the show first aired and gained popularity on Flow in Jamaica and NBT (National Black Television). Arnold’s Caribbean Pizza is now streaming on Tubi, Prime Video and Amazon Freevee.
“I think the show, which is a fresh take on The Odd Couple [and] is relatable to diverse audiences,” Nevers added.
He has also appeared in movies such as Gangsta’s Paradise, Cop and a Badman, Straight Out, and
Rude Boy the Jamaican Don.
The popular sitcom is not all that he has in store as, through his Podeville Productions, he is partnering with Mix Frames Entertainment to produce the short film series Dream Chaser.
Set to be released on YouTube, Dream Chaser has garnered new fans and lots of interest since its teasers dropped across social media recently.
“Dream Chaser is centred on a young ghetto youth working to change his life from one of poverty and violence. He hopes to uplift himself by acquiring some money, a loan to start a T-shirt printing business, but opposition from the don and opposing gangs in the community steers him off course,” Nevers explained.
In the same breath, he is promoting what he describes as godly music through songs like HIStory and Question, with the latter single and video creating a waves amongst listeners.
— Kediesha Perry
