Jada Pinkett Smith to star in Netflix's 'Redd Zone' based on true story

Netflix is developing many projects in coming years. Jada Pinkett Smith is among well-kwn names in Hollywood. w actor is collaborating with OTT platform for a movie based on a true story titled Redd Zone.

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Jade Pinkett Smith to star in 'Redd Zone' for Netflix

Variety reported that Jada Pinkett Smith is all set to join Netflix in an upcoming drama film Redd Zone, which will be produced by Westbrook Studios. It is based on true story of Tia Me, portrayed by Pinkett Smith. She is a single mor who helps her sons and his high school football teammates called, “ Bros,” to heal after murder of ir best friend, Dominic Redd. One after or, boys start moving into her house, and soon, 17 of m are living under her roof.

Ultimately, all of m go to college, and four make it to National Football League (NFL). Me’s son, Brandon Me, became a linebacker for Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was later drafted by Boston Red Sox to play outfield. project will be dedicated to Redd’s memory.

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Jada Pinkett Smith shared her excitement about project on her social media handles. She posted a picture of Tia Me alongside her photo, showing how much she resembles her. actor mentioned that she is excited for Redd Zone and is houred to play real-life character.

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Her caption read, "I am doing a new film REDD ZONE and am very excited about upcoming project.✨This film is dedicated to memory of high school student and star football player Dominic Redd and powerful impact he had on his community. 🙏🏽 I am so hored to be playing a dynamic matriarch @tiame_ a single mor who helps her sons and ir high school football teammates “ Bros” heal after murder of ir best friend Dominic Redd. After taking m in, eventually re are 17 football players under Tia’s roof! This beautiful story is a powerful example of how love and dedication from one person changed lives of so many❣️Thank you to Maggee family, my @westbrook clique and @netflix for this exciting opportunity 🙏🏽✨

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Jada Pinkett Smith, Miguel Melendez, and Jon Mone, Westbrook Studios co-president and head of motion pictures, will bankroll movie with Emmy-minee Howard Burkons. Brandon Me will serve as an executive producer. project is expected to begin soon, but a release date is yet to be anunced by makers.