Janelle Monáe To Play Con Artist Tanya Smith

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 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
The singer will portray Tanya Smith in the film she is also producing through her Wonderland Pictures shingle.
Universal Lands Rights to Tanya Smith’s Memoir ‘Never Saw Me Coming,’ Janelle Monáe to Star
Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Tanya Smith’s memoir "Never Saw Me Coming" with Janelle Monáe attached to star in the adaptation
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 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 Star In & Produce Feature Take Of Tanya Smith’s Memoir ‘Never Saw Me Coming’ For Universal
A precocious genius turned mastermind of a $40 million heist, Never Saw Me Coming was an Amazon Editor’s Pick, Barnes & Noble Best Non-Fiction of 2024, Apple’s Best Audiobook of 2024, and one of The New York Times Best Books of the Summer.
Janelle Monáe will play Minneapolis fraudster (and Prince pal) in new movie
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 stars in gripping heist thriller adaptation
Janelle Monáe steps into a daring new role as she prepares to portray Tanya Smith, the mastermind behind one of America’s most audacious bank heists. Universal Pictures has secured the rights to adapt Smith’s memoir Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System — and Pocketed $40 Million into what promises to be a riveting heist thriller.
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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) ...
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Janelle Monáe to Play Con Artist in Film Adaptation of Tanya Smith’s ‘Never Saw Me Coming’
Janelle Monáe ... true story of Tanya Smith, the underestimated con artist who pulled off a $40 million scam. The film will be adapted from Smith’s memoir, Never Saw Me Coming, and ...