The release of “Why Did I Get Married Again?” on Netflix and its high-profile Los Angeles screening on September 13, 2026, have once again highlighted filmmaker Tyler Perry’s notoriously fast-paced production model. The third installment in Perry’s acclaimed franchise was filmed in Italy in just four days, a timeline that surprised even the seasoned members of his cast.
As reported by TheGrio, cast members Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, and Taraji P. Henson discussed the rapid shoot in an interview with BlackTree TV. Smith, who starred in the first two films of the franchise, immediately noticed how much Perry’s production speed has accelerated over the years. She recalled that the original movie took about three weeks to film, whereas this latest sequel was completed in a fraction of that time. Smith joked that it might have taken the cast longer to travel to Italy than to actually shoot their scenes.
Sharon Leal, who had not worked with Perry since the 2010 sequel “Why Did I Get Married Too,” described the high-speed filming process as “refined insanity” and a “foreign feeling.” However, she emphasized that the deep trust the cast shares with the veteran filmmaker allowed them to embrace the rapid rhythm. Smith echoed this sentiment, calling Perry a “technician at what he does” who knows exactly what footage he has and what he needs.
Taraji P. Henson, another frequent collaborator who worked with Perry on projects like “Acrimony” and “Straw,” pointed out that those films were shot in just five and four days, respectively. This confirms that the accelerated schedule is a signature, systematic approach of Tyler Perry Studios rather than an anomaly.
This highly efficient production model is central to Perry’s strategy for maintaining dominance in the streaming content space. The confirmed expansion of his partnership with Netflix for future projects underscores the platform’s reliance on his ability to consistently deliver high-volume, engaging content. By keeping production timelines extremely short, Perry is able to maintain a steady stream of releases that perform well on streaming metrics, securing his position as a major content provider.