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Taraji P. Henson, Joey Bada$$ Set for Netflix Drama 'Tis So Sweet

The faith-based drama advances Netflix's Tyler PerryDeVon Franklin slate following Ruth & Boaz's strong debut.

Overview

  • Henson and Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (Joey Bada$$) will lead the Netflix feature inspired by a real-life story from Chicago.
  • Tasha Smith directs from a screenplay by Randy Brown, with DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry producing.
  • Executive producers include Tony Strickland and Angi Bones for Tyler Perry Studios, along with Bart Lipton.
  • The film is based on Lenore Lindsey’s 2024 viral story and explores themes of faith, healing, forgiveness, and second chances.
  • This is the second title in the Franklin–Perry faith-based partnership at Netflix after Ruth & Boaz, which debuted at No. 2 on the Global Top 10, with production expected to begin later in 2025 and a 2026 release targeted according to reports.