Thembi L. Banks is an American filmmaker. She directed the 2023 feature film Young. Wild. Free., which is her feature directorial debut. She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work in Only Murders in the Building.
In 2020, it was reported that Banks was to have directed a horror comedy film titled Juju. In 2021, it was reported that Banks had signed on to direct the film Assisted Living starring Cardi B for Paramount Players.
Banks is a native of New York.
Assisted Living was canceled after its star Cardi B pulled out in 2022.
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2023). "Thembi L. Banks & Cast On Finding The Fire In 'Young. Wild. Free.' – Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ""It Was a Blessing in Disguise To Have More Time"; Thembi Banks, Young. Wild. Free". Filmmaker. January 25, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ Hullender, Tatiana (January 26, 2023). "Young. Wild. Free. Director On The Challenges Of Her Colorful Film Debut [Sundance]". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- Vo, Thao (December 9, 2020). "La La Anthony, Issa Rae, Angelica Nwandu, & Thembi Banks Team Up for Horror-Comedy Titled, "Juju"". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- Kroll, Justin (November 22, 2021). "Thembi Banks To Direct Paramount Players' 'Assisted Living' Starring Cardi B". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- Olsen, Mark (July 27, 2023). "Thembi Banks on finding a distributor: 'You often feel a little bit helpless'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 10, 2022). "Cardi B Pulls Out On 'Assisted Living'; Paramount Players Shutters NY Set Days Before Production Start". Variety.
External links
- Thembi Banks at IMDb