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New Stars Join Obama-Produced Netflix Film 'Women Like Us'
28 Sep
Summary
- Nine new actors join the cast of the Netflix film 'Women Like Us'.
- The film is produced by Higher Ground, the Obamas' production company.
- It tells the story of a recently widowed woman's retreat with friends.
The cast of the upcoming Netflix film 'Women Like Us' has been significantly expanded with the addition of nine new actors. Among the notable new cast members are Greg Tarzan Davis, known for 'Top Gun,' and Melanie Liburd, who appeared in 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die.' The ensemble also features Harry Lennix, Joy Bryant, Danielle Pinnock, Dewayne Perkins, six-time Grammy winner Samara Joy, Tiffany Boone, and Gail Bean.
This project is a collaboration between Higher Ground, the production company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama, and Macro Film Studios, led by Charles D. King. Michelle Obama herself is serving as an executive producer for Higher Ground.
The narrative of 'Women Like Us' follows a recently widowed woman who is brought to the Hamptons by her closest friends and sister. The occasion was meant to celebrate her 30th anniversary, but it transforms into an opportunity for profound reflection on her grief, her marriage, and the powerful bond of sisterhood that has supported her.
The film is directed by Tasha Smith, with Ali Kinney credited for the script and Tracy Oliver contributing to the writing. This project marks another venture stemming from the partnership between Netflix and Higher Ground, which previously earned an Oscar for their documentary 'American Factory.'
