Tyler Perry's Ruth & Boaz: Full list of cast and characters explored

Produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin and directed by Alanna Brown, Ruth & Boaz is a romantic drama film that serves as a modern-day retelling of the biblical story. The film is scheduled to be released on Netflix on September 26, 2025. It features Serayah McNeill as a hip-hop artist who leaves Atlanta for rural Tennessee after a personal tragedy.

There, she cares for her late boyfriend's mother (played by Phylicia Rashad) and meets the handsome, grounded vineyard owner, Boaz, played by Tyler Lepley. The ensemble supporting cast also features Walnette Carrington, Nijah Brenea, James Lee Thomas, Christopher Broughton, and Lecrae Moore.

The main cast of Netflix's Ruth & Boaz

The main characters in the film are Ruth and Boaz. The storyline follows Ruth, a talented hip-hop artist from Atlanta, who faces a personal tragedy and decides to leave her city life behind for a fresh start in rural Tennessee, where she meets Boaz. The plot revolves around their growing romance as Ruth navigates her past and finds new purpose and love.

Ruth is portrayed by actress and singer Serayah McNeill, who is known for her role on the TV series Empire. She also appeared as a recurring character, Lori Walker, in the Starz crime drama series Black Mafia Family. She also featured in a lead role as Rebecca "Rbel" Belle in the BET+ musical drama series Kingdom Business. She played the lead in the Lifetime film Envy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.

Boaz is played by Tyler Lepley, an actor recognized for his work on shows such as The Haves and the Have Nots and P-Valley. He also appeared as Diamond in the Starz drama P-Valley, and plays Ian Walker in the Amazon comedy series Harlem. His film credits include supporting roles in movies like Baggage Claim and the lead in the TV film Ringside.