Will smith and jay z have reportedly been working on a miniseries with hbo and whoopi goldberg is said to be. Henson has revealed that she will be producing and starring in a film based on the murder of emmett till. Boyz n the hood, emmett till film director john singleton has died. Henson is slated to portray tills resilient mother, mamie till bradley, who, by insisting that photos of her sons disfigured body be published. Henson sat down wth bevy smith to talk about not only producing but taking on the role of emmett tills mother in the film that will. Emmett till taraji p henson black actors film base upcoming films old actress screenwriting white man documentaries.
Twelveyearold kareem manning hires a criminal to scare his moms new boyfriend police officer james coffee but it backfires, forcing coffee and kareem to team up in order to save themselves from detroits most ruthless drug kingpin. The oscarnominated actress recently revealed that she will star in. Savor the sweet and gory first trailer for the new candyman movie by jim vorel february 27. The 47yearold proud mary star is attached to star in and produce the upcoming period pic based on emmett till, the 14yerold black teenager. Jan 10, 2018 in a recent interview with global grind, taraji p. Inside the publication, taraji talks about her upcoming wedding to retired nfl player kelvin. Henson is attached to star in and produce a film about emmett till, 14, the black teenager and chicago resident who was abducted and. Henson is bringing us a movie based on the murder of emmett till taraji, who made the announcement during an interview with global grind is teaming up with director, john singleton on the film we dont have a. Henson will produce, star in john singleton directed. From the upcoming sony pictures film venom, coming soon showed the first look at tom hardy as eddie brock. Henson said she is producing and starring in a movie about emmett till, a black teenager from chicago who was beaten and shot for reportedly whistling at a white.
Henson said she is producing and starring in a movie about emmett till, a black teenager from chicago who was beaten and shot for reportedly whistling at a white woman. Henson has revealed she is producing and starring in an upcoming film on the life of emmett till. The death of emmett till changed the civil rights movement. Hensons new movie proud mary hits theaters on friday but, henson is not slowing down and looking forward to her next movie. Henson doing press in nyc for new movie proud mary. Feb 26, 2019 from awardwinning filmmaker, loki mulholland, and investigative reporter, jerry mitchell comes a new documentary about the true story of the murder of emmett till. Henson is producing and starring in an emmett till. Henson for an emmett till movie about the black teen who was murdered in. Henson shows some leg while arriving for an appearance on the wendy williams show on monday january in new york city. Jan 09, 2018 taraji p henson sits down to promote her proud mary movie and reveals shell also be producing a movie based on the life of emmett till where she will be playing mamie till. Henson kicks off womens history month as the march cover girl for essence magazine. The film, now titled the emmett till story, will be directed by john singelton and henson she will portray till s mother, mamie till mobley. Thank you which was a very good movie and lets not forget some of the blk actors yall love he put on and tarjiis one of them she could be working any director like tyler perry, lee daniels ectthere a reason she picked. I am producing the emmett till story and am starring as mamie till, henson told global grind yesterday.
Jan 10, 2018 on monday, henson sat down with global grinds, lamar valentine, to talk about the role and revealed that she has inked a deal for a movie about emmett till. Henson will portray tills mother, mamie tillmobley. Henson to produce, star in new film about emmett till. Director john singleton unites with producerstar taraji p. Taraji also reveals that her production company tph productions will be producing a movie based on the life of emmett till where. After kicking ass in proud mary, which bows friday, taraji p. I sat down with taraji to discuss new film and whats its like for a 47 year old woman to get a role like this. Posted on tuesday, january 16th, 2018 by ben pearson.
Henson is producing and starring in a emmett till film, directed by john singleton discussion in. Henson has revealed that she will be producing and starring in. Henson revealed that shes starring in and producing a movie about the life of emmett till. Hensons new movie proud mary hits theaters on friday but, henson is not slowing down and looking forward to her next movie according to reports, henson is attached to star in and produce in a movie about emmett till, the 14yearold black teenager, and chicago native who was kidnapped and. Henson is convinced playing slain teen emmett tills mother will be her toughest role to date and she hasnt even finished reading the script yet. While speaking to global grind, henson seemed extremely passionate, serious and excited about the project all at the same time. Henson confirmed this in an interview with blogxilla of global grind. Henson and john singleton team up for an emmett till movie. Henson is teaming with director john singleton four brothers for a movie based upon the murder of emmett till, a 14yearold african. The actress tells playboy shes nervous about her role as mamie tillmobley in the upcoming. On monday, henson sat down with global grinds, lamar valentine, to talk about the role and revealed that she has inked a deal for a movie about emmett till.
The tragic story of emmett till finally gets hollywoods. She studied acting at howard university and began her hollywood career in guest roles on several television shows before making her breakthrough in baby boy 2001. While on press for her latest film, proud mary, taraji p. Henson sat down wth bevy smith to talk about not only producing but taking on the role of emmett till s mother in the film that will finally tell his story. Henson is set to play tills mother, mamie tillmobley, in the film. Henson will be producing and starring in a movie about emmett till. Taraji p henson sits down to promote her proud mary movie and reveals shell also be producing a movie based on the life of emmett till where she will be playing mamie till. All it takes is a cursory glance at the news to know america still has a long way to go in our ongoing reckoning with our countrys racial history. Taraji, who made the announcement during an interview with global grind is teaming up with director, john singleton on the film. Taraji p henson is the star of a new action movie where she plays a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in boston. Henson as monique synopsis movie about emmett till, the 14yearold black teenager and chicago native who was abducted and brutally killed by two white men while on a trip to mississippi. Henson is teaming with director john singleton four brothers for a movie based upon the.
Henson recently confirmed that she will produce and star as mamie till in a new story about emmett till. Henson set to star in new emitte till movie this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Boyz n the hood, emmett till film director john singleton. Rehearsals for my new movie with a great bunch of talented stunt. Singleton was nominated for two oscars for 1991s boyz. Henson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
From awardwinning filmmaker, loki mulholland, and investigative reporter, jerry mitchell comes a new documentary about the true story of the murder of emmett till. Henson is planning to play a warrior of a different kind a staunch advocate for. Henson is set to produce and star in a film about emmett till. Tarajis emmett till story is just one of three projects that will focus on tills life and murder. Jan 12, 2018 this yearold cheerleader serving some serious sassy face is taking over twitter as everyones new favorite meme. Henson for an emmett till movie about the black teen who was murdered in mississippi in 1955. Jan, 2018 new featurettes for black panther, game over, man.
Henson set to star in film about emmett till youtube. Henson to produce and star in the emmett till story, first look at tom hardy in venom. Henson set to produce and star in the emmett till story. She will play emmett till mother, mamie elizabeth tillmobley. Henson shaken up by emmett till script people magazine. Henson to star in a film about emmett till taraji p. Henson as monique synopsis movie about emmett till, the 14yearold black teenager and chicago native who was abducted and brutally killed by two white men while on a. The actress is attached to star in and produce a movie about emmett till. The oscarnominated actress recently revealed that she will star in and produce a forthcoming film on emmett till. Henson, who starred in oscarnominated hidden figures in 2016, will play tills. Thr is reporting that empire and proud mary star taraji p. Will smith and jay z have reportedly been working on a miniseries with hbo and whoopi goldberg is said to be producing and directing a feature film about till. Henson hidden figures confirmed in an interview yesterday january 8 that she will star in a movie about the life and murder of emmett till. Henson sat down wth bevy smith to talk about not only producing but taking on the role of emmett tills mother in the film that will finally tell his story.
Henson reveals plan to star in movie about emmett till. Henson is bringing us a movie based on the murder of emmett till. Jan 08, 2018 taraji p henson is the star of a new action movie where she plays a hitwoman working for an organized crime family in boston. Henson is set to star in a film about emmett till titled the emmett till story, henson will portray tills mother, mamie tillmobley. Henson is producing and starring in a emmett till film, directed by john singleton discussion in celebrity news and gossip started by mysterychick, jan 9, 2018. Henson will be starring and producing a movie based on. The actress tells playboy shes nervous about her role as mamie tillmobley in the upcoming john singleton film, because its so brutal.
Henson teams with john singleton for emmett till movie. Henson has revealed she is producing and starring in an upcoming film on the life of emmett. This yearold cheerleader serving some serious sassy face is taking over twitter as everyones new favorite meme. The actress tph productions will bring the story of emmett till to life. Henson is set to portray mamie tillmobley, the late mother of slain chicago 14 year old and profound symbol of the civil rights movement in the tentatively titled film, the. Henson is convinced playing slain teen emmett tills mother will be her toughest role to date and she hasnt even finished reading the script yet the. Civil rights activist ann atwater faces off against c. In an interview with globalgrind during a press event for her upcoming film, proud mary, taraji p. The film, now titled the emmett till story, will be directed by john singelton and henson she will portray tills mother, mamie tillmobley. Henson said shes producing and starring in a movie about emmett till, whose murder became a rallying point for. Hensons starring vehicle proud mary, its been announced that the actress will stay busy with an emmett till biopic she is slated to act in and produce.
Henson announced she is producing and starring in the emmett till story, directed by john singleton. I am producing the emmett till story and am starring as mamie till, henson said. Henson is bringing one of her passion projects to the silver screen. Henson has signed on to produce and star in a film about emmett till, which will be directed by john singleton. Henson revealed that shes producing and starring in a film about the life and death of emmett till. Jan 22, 2018 thr is reporting that empire and proud mary star taraji p. The film, now titled the emmett till story, will be. Emmett till official teaser trailer documentary youtube. Henson producing, starring in film about emmett till. Ellis, exalted cyclops of the ku klux klan, in 1971 durham, north carolina over the issue of school integration. Henson proud mary, hustle and flow and john singleton boyz n the hood are working on an emmitt till biopic. Henson is working on a film about emmett till vibe. Henson has signed on to produce and star in an emmett till biopic, according to the hollywood reporter.
Henson is producing and starring in an emmett till film. The film, currently titled the emmett till story, will see henson play. Jan 10, 2018 in an interview with globalgrind during a press event for her upcoming film, proud mary, taraji p. Henson is convinced playing slain teen emmett till s mother will be her toughest role to date and she hasnt even finished reading the script yet the.