American actress Taraji P. Henson is set to lead another Netflix faith-based film ‘Tis So Sweet. Based on the incredible true story of Lenore Lindsey, the film follows a Chicago bakery owner who is stunned by a miraculous discovery that challenges her to reclaim lost time, heal old wounds, and find purpose in the unexpected. Henson will star alongside actor and rapper Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott known professionally as Joey Bada$$ (Two Distant Strangers, Creed).

Recall that Henson stole the spotlight in her first leading role in the Netflix original film Straw, which premiered in June 2025. The film, which received praise from critics and fans, spent five weeks on the Global Top 10 Movies (English), racking up 106.3 million views. Tasha Smith, known for directing episodes of shows like BMF, Harlem, Mayor of Kingstown, Bel-Air, Survival of the Thickest, and The Rookie, will direct the film, which was written by Randy Brown. DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry will produce. Tony Strickland and Angi Bones will executive produce for Tyler Perry Studios, alongside Bart Lipton.

’Tis So Sweet is the second film out of Perry and Franklin’s faith-based creative partnership with Netflix. The first from that partnership, Ruth & Boaz, was an instant hit, debuting at No. 2 on the Global Top 10 Movies List (English).

In other news, Henson and her production company TPH Entertainment signed a multi-year first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. Henson will serve as executive producer and content originator for both scripted and unscripted TV projects spanning comedy, drama and reality formats.

Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted at FES, and Allison Wallach, head of unscripted, said: “Taraji brings tremendous vision, commitment and creative fearlessness to every project, making her a truly inspiring partner. Together with TPH Entertainment, we’re excited to empower new voices and develop projects that both entertain and captivate today’s audiences.”

Global audiences are eagerly anticipating ‘Tis So Sweet and the creative projects Taraji P. Henson is developing with Fox Entertainment.