Advanced screening of new FOX show REL will air at ESSENCE Fest

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An advanced screening of a new FOX show will air at ESSENCE Fest.

REL is the hilarious multi-cam comedy.

Inspired by the life of Lil Rel Howery, REL stars Howery as a recently divorced husband and father who makes a fresh start on the West Side of Chicago with the help of his best friend, wayward younger brother, and old-school Dad.

Jess "Hilarious" Moore and Jordan L. Jones also co-star in the series.

The screening of this new show will be held at Republic NOLA on 828 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130.

The event begins at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 7. The screening will follow at 1:30 p.m.

Following the show, a Q&A with Moore will be moderated by The Daily SHow's Roy Moore Jr.

Those interested in attending the viewing must RSVP online here.  The deadline to RSVP is Friday, July 6 at 5 p.m. CST.

Seating is first come, first serve.

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