Empire alum Tasha Smith to star in Lee Daniels' untitled horror movie

According to the reports of Deadline, the exorcism thriller is inspired by an actual case.  The film also features Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin and Aunjanue Ellis. The project marks Tasha Smith and Lee Daniels’ reunion after Empire. She also directed two episodes of Fox drama series Star, co-created by Daniels. In this thriller based on a true story, Oscar contender Andra Day plays Ebony, the mother of an Indiana family whose children have allegedly become demonically possessed. Asia, Ebony’s best friend, will be played by Smith. Daniels’ latest horror film, which Netflix purchased for $65 million after a bidding war, also stars Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Oscar candidate Glenn Close, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, and recent King Richard Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis, according to Deadline. Smith was trained by Lee and appeared in 31 episodes of Fox’s Empire as Carol Hardaway. She also directed two episodes of Daniels’ Fox drama series Star, which she co-created. Smith is also a producer and director. She recently directed the fifth episode of Peacock’s Bel Air, as well as executive produced the Starz series BMF with 50 Cent, on which she also directed three episodes, including the opener and conclusion. Read all the **_Latest News_** _, _ **_Trending News_** _, _ **_Cricket News_** _, _ **_Bollywood News_** _, _ **_India News_** and **_Entertainment News_** here. Follow us on Facebook_, _ Twitter and Instagram_._