Nia Long Joins Teyana Taylor's Directing Debut 'Get Lite' at Paramount, Due Aug. 20, 2027

Nia Long has joined "Get Lite," Teyana Taylor's feature directing debut at Paramount, theGrio reported Oct. 15, citing Variety, which first reported the casting. The cast also includes Storm Reid, Ceyair Wright, Leslie Odom Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Paramount plans a wide theatrical release Aug. 20, 2027.

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First reported by Variety: theGrio

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