Taraji P. Henson is jumping in the directors chair for her first feature film, that she will also star in, with Two-Faced. Based on Cat Wilkin’s 2020 UCLA Screenwriters Showcase winning screenplay, the project will be produced by Henson’s TPH Entertainment. Producing alongside Henson are Bron Studios’ Aaron L. Gilbert (Joker) and the Story Company’s Sharla Sumpter Bridgett (Coach Carter) and Tim Story (Ride Along franchise).
Two-Faced follows Joy, a Black high school senior whose chances to attend the college of her dreams are threatened by her wildly popular and charismatic school principal, Jerald, after she confronts him with evidence of his racist past. With the help of her friends, Joy sets out to expose Jerald for who he truly is but quickly learns that he is not above waging all-out-war against the students trying to take him down. Henson will play Gina Robinson, Joy’s mother.
Henson was quoted in a Deadline article saying, “After two decades spent in front of the camera, I’m thrilled to finally jump behind it for my feature directorial debut! What first attracted me to this project was Joy – she is the character I needed to see in films growing up, but never had. It’s important that stories be told from a woman’s point of view and partnering with Bron Studios and the amazingly talented Tim Story – both who use their platforms to help elevate women and people of color – feels like the perfect match. I can’t wait to bring this hilariously heartfelt script by Cat Wilkins to life!”
Henson has previously directed an episode for her smash hit show Empire. She even won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Series Drama for her role in the series. The actress has starred in a number of films since her breakout performance in 2001’s Baby Boy. Most currently she can be seen in 2018’s Acrimony and 2019’s What Men Want.
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