Janelle Monáe To Play Con Artist Tanya Smith

Janelle Monáe to star as Minneapolis' Tanya Smith in 'Never Saw Me Coming'
Tanya Smith, left, will be portrayed by singer/actor Janelle Monáe in an upcoming film based on Smith's memoir. (Provided and AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Janelle Monáe to Star In, Produce ‘Never Saw Me Coming’ Adaptation
Universal Pictures nabbed the rights to activist Tanya Smith’s banking system heist memoir, with the project to be produced through Wondaland Pictures.
Janelle Monáe To Play Notorious Con Artist in ‘Never Saw Me Coming’ Adaptation
Janelle Monáe will explore the art of the con in the upcoming Universal Pictures adaptation of Tanya Smith’s 2024 memoir, Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System – and Pocketed $40 Million. According to Variety, Monáe will star in the film and also produce through her Wonderland Pictures company.
Janelle Monae to star in and produce adaptation of Tanya Smith's heist memoir
Janelle Monae is set to star in and produce an adaptation of Tanya Smith's heist memoir. The 39-year-old actress will play the con artist — who was convicted of bank and wire fraud — in the upcoming adaptation of her memoir Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System - and Pocketed $40
Janelle Monáe To Lead Daring Heist Thriller 'Never Saw Me Coming'
Janelle Monáe will be the star and producer of Never Saw Me Coming, an adaptation of Tanya Smith's memoir produced by Universal.
Janelle Monáe to Play Tanya Smith, Con Artist Behind $40 Million Heist, in ‘Never Saw Me Coming’ Movie Adaptation
Universal has landed the rights to Tanya Smith's memoir 'Never Saw Me Coming' with Janelle Monae set to star in the film.
Janelle Monae to star in, produce 'Never Saw Me Coming' adaptation
Actress and singer Janelle Monae is set to star in and produce the Universal Pictures adaptation of Tanya Smith's heist memoir 'Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System--and Pocketed $40 Million'.
Minneapolis fraudster (and Prince pal) sells memoir for movie starring Janelle Monáe
As a singer, Janelle Monáe is known for transforming herself from album to album. In a new movie, she’ll be transforming herself into a former Minneapolis woman. Tanya Smith’s memoir, “Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System — and Pocketed $40 Million,
Janelle Monáe To Star In & Produce Feature Take Of Tanya Smith’s Memoir ‘Never Saw Me Coming’ For Universal
How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System — and Pocketed $40 Million, with Grammy nominee and SAG Award winner Janelle Monáe attached to star in the adaptation. “The Dance Apocalyptic” multi-hyphenate will produce through her Wondaland Pictures’ first look deal at Uni.
Universal Lands Rights to Tanya Smith’s Memoir ‘Never Saw Me Coming’; Janelle Monáe Attached to Star
Monáe will produce through her Wondaland Pictures’ first look deal with the studio The post Universal Lands Rights to Tanya Smith’s Memoir ‘Never Saw Me Coming’; Janelle Monáe Attached to Star appeared first on TheWrap.
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