BET+ has ordered its first ever adult animated series, "Lil Kev," based on the childhood of comedian Kevin Hart. The half-hour series, from Hart's Hartbeat shingle, is set to debut this spring. Hart will executive produce and also provide the voice for the lead character,

" Lil Kev ," a half-hour show created by the Emmy-nominated comedian for BET+ through his Hartbeat entertainment company, will be the first adult animated series on the streamer. The series, set in 1993 Philly, follows a 12-year-old Hart whose youthful optimism continuously collides with the harsh realities of his neighborhood.

With an all-star cast and a deeply personal narrative, Hart’s animated comedy brings authenticity, humor, and nostalgia to BET+.