VH1 Ratings Smash 'The Breaks' Is Set to Become a TV Series

VH1's The Breaks was such a ratings hit that it's now becoming a TV series.

The movie, which premiered in January was an instant hit and is ranked No. 2 in the list of cable original movies of the year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Breaks had 2.6 million viewers and gave VH1 a 42% boost among watchers under the age of 50.

Based on the Dan Charnas' boo, The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, The Breaks featured Wood Harris, Method Man, Mack Wilds, Afton Williamson, David Call and Antoine Harris. It has not been confirmed if the original cast will be in the series or how many have been ordered.

According to Complex, VH1 General Manager Chris McCarthy released the following statement: "The Breaks is VH1 at its best, intersecting '90s nostalgia with hip-hop for the masses. Both the viewers and critics have spoken, and we couldn't be happier to continue telling the story that has already connected with millions of pop culture fans."

The Breaks was directed, executive produced and written by Seith Mann, director of The Wire. DJ Premier was named executive music producer and scored the movie, which focused on three friends and their love for hip hop music and culture.

If you haven't seen the movie yet, check it out before the series drops!

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