Thembi Banks
Thembi L. Banks[1] is an American filmmaker. She directed the 2023 feature film Young. Wild. Free., which is her feature directorial debut.[2][3] She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work in Only Murders in the Building.[3]
In 2020, it was reported that Banks was to have directed a horror comedy film titled Juju.[4] In 2021, it was reported that Banks had signed on to direct the film Assisted Living starring Cardi B for Paramount Players.[5]
Banks is a native of New York.[6]
Assisted Living was canceled after its star Cardi B pulled out in 2022. [7]
References[edit]
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2023). "Thembi L. Banks & Cast On Finding The Fire In 'Young. Wild. Free.' – Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ ""It Was a Blessing in Disguise To Have More Time"; Thembi Banks, Young. Wild. Free". Filmmaker. January 25, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Hullender, Tatiana (January 26, 2023). "Young. Wild. Free. Director On The Challenges Of Her Colorful Film Debut [Sundance]". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Vo, Thao (December 9, 2020). "La La Anthony, Issa Rae, Angelica Nwandu, & Thembi Banks Team Up for Horror-Comedy Titled, "Juju"". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 22, 2021). "Thembi Banks To Direct Paramount Players' 'Assisted Living' Starring Cardi B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Olsen, Mark (July 27, 2023). "Thembi Banks on finding a distributor: 'You often feel a little bit helpless'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (March 10, 2022). "Cardi B Pulls Out On 'Assisted Living'; Paramount Players Shutters NY Set Days Before Production Start". Variety.
External links[edit]
- Thembi Banks at IMDb