blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with Tasha Smith to talk Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Desire: A Temptation Story and more! Check out the interview and let us know what you think!
Tasha is currently promoting the highly anticipated second season of Survival of the Thickest, premiering March 27 on Netflix, as well as her latest film, Desire: A Temptation Story, premiering April 19 on Lifetime. The film co-stars Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air), and in addition to starring in it, Tasha also serves as an executive producer.
Beyond her work in front of the camera, Tasha continues to make an impact behind the scenes, directing across some of television’s biggest series this spring, including:
- Harlem (Amazon Prime) – Season 3, Episodes 3 & 5 (airing now)
- The Rookie (ABC) – Season 7, Episode 10 (aired this month)
- The Equalizer (CBS) – Season 5, Episode 11 (aired this month)
Tasha Smith:
Tasha Smith is an acclaimed actress, director, and producer whose multifaceted career spans film, television, and theater. Known for her commanding on-screen performances in iconic projects such as Why Did I Get Married?, Empire, and Power Book II: Ghost, Tasha has also emerged as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand directors. Her behind-the-camera credits include hit series like BMF (Starz), 9-1-1 (FOX), The Equalizer (CBS), and more—solidifying her as a trailblazer for Black women working behind the lens.
Survival of the Thickest:
In Season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, Tasha Smith expands her role both in front of and behind the camera. She reprises her role as Marley—a confident, successful Black woman in finance who fights to maintain her standing in the corporate world while fiercely supporting her best friend, Mavis. This season, Marley remains Mavis’ rock but begins to explore a new romantic trajectory of her own. Tasha brings depth, humor, and authenticity to the role, further elevating the critically acclaimed series. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 premieres March 27, 2025, on Netflix.
Desire: A Temptation Story:
Lifetime expands its hit movie slate with Temptations, a new franchise from the executive producers of Seven Deadly Sins. The first installment, Desire: A Temptation Story, premieres Saturday, April 19 at 8/7c and stars actress/director Tasha Smith alongside Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air). Smith also serves as executive producer and leads the film as Kendra—a high-profile talk show host seeking solace after the sudden loss of her mother. What begins as a peaceful getaway turns into a passionate whirlwind romance when she meets Malcolm (Holmes), a charming stranger. After an impulsive marriage, Kendra quickly discovers that surrendering to her desires may come at a dangerous cost.
Following the success of the Seven Deadly Sins movie franchise, Lifetime announces the all-new Temptations movie franchise from Derrick Williams and Adriane HopperWilliams, executive producers for DNA Media Group. Actress/director Tasha Smith (Survival of the Thickest) stars and serves as an executive producer on Desire: A Temptations Story alongside NAACP ImageAward winner Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air). Premiering Saturday, April 19 at 8/7c, Smith leads the film as Kendra, a high-profile talk show host who, after a whirlwind vacation romance, gives into her temptations and spontaneously marries her new suitor Malcolm (Holmes)…only to discover her desires have led her down a dangerous path.
About Desire: A Temptations Story
Desire follows inspirational talk show host Kendra (Tasha Smith) who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Adrian Holmes). Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light and heleads Kendra down a dangerous path.
Desire also stars Jamall Johnson, Millan Tesfazgi, Miranda Edwards, Everick Golding, Requell Jodeah and Diana Pavlovská.
About Lifetime
Celebrating over 40 years of entertaining audiences, Lifetime is a premier entertainment destination forwomen dedicated to offering the highest quality original programming spanning award-winning movies, high-quality scripted series and breakout non-fiction series. Lifetime has an impressive legacy in public affairs,bringing attention to social issues that women care about with initiatives such as the long running Stop BreastCancer for Life and Stop Violence Against Women. Lifetime Television®, LMN®, Lifetime Real Women® andLifetime Digital™ are part of A+E Global Media™. A+E Global Media™ (aegm.com) is a joint venture of TheWalt Disney and The Hearst Corporation.
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