Lifetime Network Inks Deals with Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson

Queen Latifah (left), Taraji P. Henson (right) (Photo: Violeta Sofia/Courtesy/-- Deadline.com)

Lifetime Network recently revealed that they inked deals for new projects with Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson. Queen Latifah will executive produce three new Lifetime original movies through her production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, alongside her longtime producing partner Shakim Compere, according to Variety.

Henson will executive produce two original films through her production company, TPH Entertainment, in partnership with Fox Entertainment Studios. Production will be overseen by her head of production and development, Jamila Jordan-Theus.

“Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime’s passion for telling powerful stories about women,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, executive vice president and head of programming for A&E, Lifetime and LMN. “Both have helped shape our legacy with impactful, culturally resonant projects, and we are excited to have them back in the Lifetime family, creating new films with us as we continue to expand our slate with bold, female-driven storytelling.”

Along with Queen Latifah and Henson, Sherri Shepherd, and Taye Diggs will also be a part of movies coming to the network. No dates for the projects have been confirmed yet.