FIRST LOOK: Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married Too?' (Exclusive Pics)

Valentine's Day is upon us. And that signals a season of love. Why not really help bring it in with a special treat from the one and only Tyler Perry?

Lionsgate has provided Black Voices with some exclusive images from 'Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?,' which reunites the acclaimed filmmaker with Sharon Leal, Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Lamman Rucker, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, and Michael Jai White.

Starring the same cast and characters from his 2007 hit comedy/drama, ''Why Did I Get Married?' the sequel brings us the next chapter in the lives of eight college friends struggling with the challenges of marital life.

Gathered together in the Bahamas for their annual one-week reunion, four close couples eagerly reconnect, sharing news about their lives and relationships. But their intimate week in paradise is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Scott's character Sheila's ex-husband, Mike (played by Jones), who hopes to break up her new marriage with Troy (played by Rucker) and win her back. The others soon realize they too are not immune to the challenges of commitment and fidelity. Angela (played by Smith) doesn't believe her husband, Marcus (played by White), can be faithful now that he's a celebrity television newscaster. Dianne (played by Leal) and Terry's relationship is feeling the strain of raising children. And Jackson's Patricia, a successful self-help psychologist, must finally reveal the deep flaws in her seemingly perfect marriage to Yoba's Gavin. With their relationships hanging in the balance when they return home, each couple must choose between blame and forgiveness, doubt and faith, with life-altering consequences.

Although the original film was an adaptation of the stage production with the same name, the sequel is an original concept written by Perry, who portrays Terry. This is also the fourth film of Perry's that doesn't include his Madea character.

Bringing in $55 million dollars from the box office after its release in 2007, 'Why Did I Get Married?' is the third highest grossing film of Perry's films, behind 'Madea's Family Reunion' ($63 million) and 'Madea Goes to Jail.' ($90.5 million).

Emmy Award winning diva Cicley Tyson and Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr. are also in the cast.

Lionsgate will release the film on April 2.

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Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry
In just three years, Tyler Perry has become the toast of Hollywood. Could you name another director black or white who can boast of having released six feature movie projects within a three year period? Nope. Not only did the New Orleans native write all of the storylines for the films, he starred in four. Combined, five of the films have grossed upwards of $250 million worldwide, some within budgets below $6 million. And with the major money train also comes associating with some of the biggest names in and out of the entertainment business. BlackVoices.com takes an introspective look at how a former homeless man turned chit'lin circuit theater czar has connections to the likes of Michael Jackson, Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston and Will Smith, to name a few. Check out Six Degrees of Tyler Perry.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry
The best-selling playwright turned Hollywood hot-shot (real name: Emmitt R. Perry, Jr.) was born Sept. 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Ray Nagin
Another New Orleans native, Ray Nagin, Jr. was elected into the office of Mayor of the Crescent City on March 6, 2002.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Labelle
Known as the music capitol of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans was also the setting for 'Lady Marmalade,' a hit song from 1970s glam-soul trio Labelle, comprised of Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sara Dash.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Lenny Kravitz
Modern day rock & roll demigod Lenny Kravitz is one of the top-notch talents chosen to produce Labelle's long-awaited reunion album, 'Back to Now,' due out later this year via Verve Records.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Lisa Bonet
'The Cosby Show' and 'A Different World' star Lisa Bonet eloped with Lenny Kravitz in November 1987. Their daughter Zoe Isaballe Kravitz was born the next year. The couple separated in 1991.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Gary Dourdan
'C.S.I.' actor Gary Dourdan played Cree Summer's character's love interest Shazza Zulu on the NBC sitcom 'A Different World,' which was originally developed as a spin-off vehicle for Lisa Bonet. The Philadelphia native appeared on 13 episodes from 1991 to 1992.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Janet Jackson
Gary Dourdan also played the love interest of Janet Jackson in the music video for her chart-topping ballad, 'Again,' in 1993.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry
Janet Jackson starred in the lead role of Tyler Perry's box office smash, 'Why Did I Get Married?' The twice divorced pop star won an NAACP Image Award for her performance.

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry

Ruben Cannon
One of the most respected executives in Hollywood, Ruben Cannon has served as a casting director of film and TV projects dating all the way back to 1977. He co-executive produced Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married?'

Six Degrees of Tyler Perry