Taraji P. Henson has more projects in store with Netflix.
Per Deadline, the Golden Globe winner will star in two upcoming Netflix films. Henson made her debut with the streaming giant after being the lead actress in Tyler Perry’s Straw. The film spent five weeks on the Global Top 10 Movies (English) and brought in 106.3 million viewers.
In addition to acting, Henson will also serve as a producer on each project under her production banner TPH Entertainment.
“Partnering with Netflix on this two-picture deal is an exciting new chapter for me,” Henson said in a statement. “I’ve always believed that storytelling has the ability to inspire, heal, and celebrate our shared humanity. With a partner like Netflix, I have the opportunity to do that on a global stage. I’m grateful for their trust in me as we start this new journey together.”
While details surrounding the projects are underwraps, Henson is keeping busy with other films. Separate from the deal, Henson is teaming up with Tyler Perry once again to resurrect his franchise film Why Did I Get Married?
The Baby Boy actress has served as the lead role in several Perry films including romance drama I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 2009, 2018 thriller Acrimony, and Straw being the most recent.
In related news, Henson will also star on Broadway opposite Cedric the Entertainer in the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone that will be directed by the preeminent Debbie Allen. The play is scheduled to be performed at a Shubert Theatre to be confirmed next Spring.