Since then, the character has made the jump from the stage, to home video (recorded versions of the plays) and then eventually the big screen, which started with theatrical adaptations of the plays.
The character of Madea was created by Tyler Perry for the play I Can Do Bad All By Myself which debuted in 1999.
Eight films have been produced so far, and one more is on the way, but that will be the last Madea movie.
Perry’s film of the same name shares a title, but little else.