The Braxtons star Toni takes on a leading role and producer credit in Lifetime’s adaptation of her 2000 hit song 'He Wasn’t Man Enough'

Toni Braxton will lead and produce Lifetime’s upcoming film He Wasn’t Man Enough, an adaptation of her 2000 Grammy-winning song of the same name.

The movie, scheduled to premiere on November 22, 2025, marks Braxton’s return to scripted acting and extends her creative partnership with Lifetime.

The project arrives as season two of The Braxtons continues to draw attention following its recent teaser featuring tension between Toni and her sister Tamar. Braxton’s upcoming film reflects her continued presence both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

The Braxtons' Toni leads and produces Lifetime’s adaptation of her hit song

From song to screen

He Wasn’t Man Enough expands on the themes of the original 2000 hit, which centered on betrayal and self-realization.

The story revolves around Mel Montgomery, a best-selling author played by Braxton, whose calm love life starts to break down as a result of finding out that her boyfriend Richard, played by Thomas Cadrot, is engaged to Monica, played by Essence Atkins.

Monica is linked to Mel’s history, which means a bunch of face-offs that expose the concealed truths.

The plot also brings in a new character, Candy, played by Yvette Nicole Brown, who happens to be another woman connected to Richard. The trio opens up about their shared experiences and forms a pact based on truth and ending.

The narrative focuses on collaboration between the women rather than conflict, exploring how shared deception affects their individual lives.

Lifetime partnership and production details

The film is part of Braxton’s ongoing partnership with Lifetime, under which she serves as both lead actress and executive producer. He Wasn’t Man Enough continues the network’s “Love of a Lifetime” programming line, which features films that highlight relationship-centered stories.

Braxton’s collaboration with Lifetime includes a multi-film agreement that also covers Breathe Again, another project set for release in 2026. Both titles combine Braxton’s music background with her production work, linking her previous discography to new narratives for television.

He Wasn’t Man Enough production has been going on since the beginning of this year, with Braxton managing the creative part. The film and the script of the movie are made to reflect the original song’s storytelling, but with a new setting.

The main characters of He Wasn’t Man Enough are Toni Braxton as Mel Montgomery, Essence Atkins as Monica, Yvette Nicole Brown as Candy, and Thomas Cadrot as Richard. The movie will be first shown on Saturday, November 22, 2025, on Lifetime, as one of the network’s Love of a Lifetime film lineup.

The Braxtons season 2

The announcement of He Wasn’t Man Enough coincides with the upcoming season of The Braxtons, where Toni appears alongside her sisters Tamar, Towanda, and Trina. The season two teaser, recently released by WE tv, shows a heated exchange between Toni and Tamar regarding family and business matters.

The conflict centers on Tamar’s claim that her sisters interfered with her podcast following her decision to feature their niece, Ashlee, who previously made public statements about inappropriate messages she received as a teenager.

The season 2 teaser captures Toni confronting Tamar after accusations that she was unsupportive. The argument escalates when Toni challenges Tamar’s claims during a family dinner scene, leading to a tense moment between the sisters.

The renewed focus on the Braxton family’s dynamic in the WE tv series parallels Toni’s continued activity across multiple projects.