What’s next for Tiffany Haddish and Rosario Dawson? Deadline reports that the two actresses will star in “The Lesson,” the feature directorial debut of JoJo Ryder. The pair also starred in 2023’s “Haunted Mansion” together.
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So what’s “The Lesson” about? As per a logline via Deadline, The horror thriller “centers on a devoted teacher whose death sets off a chain of disturbing events that begin to haunt his former students. As unsettling incidents escalate, long-buried secrets and unresolved guilt resurface, forcing the group to confront a past they believed was safely behind them.” More casting for the film is ongoing.
Ryder writes the script for “The Lesson” along with directing the film; it’s his first feature after serving as executive producer for films like “American Heist” and “Mack & Rita,” as well as TV shows like “The Bachelor,” “Talks With Mama Tina,” and “A Little White Lie.” Executive producers on “The Lesson” include Shawn Kowlesar, Jeff Williams, Lindsay Butler, and Ryder Media.
“I’m thrilled to have Tiffany and Rosario join “The Lesson”,” Ryder said in a press statement. “They bring intensity, range, and a fearless presence that elevates every scene. This story demands emotional depth as much as suspense, and they deliver both.”
Haddish has several films upcoming, including “The Toad,” “The Deputy,” and “Motion,” all in post-production now. As for Dawson, upcoming projects for her include the films “Midnight” and “Baton,” as well as Season 2 of “Ahsoka.”
Stay tuned for more details on “The Lesson” as they arrive.
