'Tis So Sweet

'Tis So Sweet
Directed byTasha Smith
Written byRandy Brown
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyTimothy A. Burton
Edited byDavid S. Clark
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Country
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

'Tis So Sweet is an upcoming American drama film directed by Tasha Smith and written by Randy Brown. It is based on the true story of Chicago bakery owner Lenore Lindsey and produced by DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry.[1][2] It stars Taraji P. Henson, Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, Smith, Franklin, Russell Hornsby and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.

’Tis So Sweet is set to release on Netflix in 2026.[2]

Cast

Production

In October 2025, it was announced that Taraji P. Henson and Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott will star in the faith-based film about Chicago bakery owner Lenore Lindsey produced by DeVon Franklin and Tyler Perry and directed by Tasha Smith.[3] On December 5, 2025, it was announced that Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Russell Hornsby, Alexis Louder, Semaj Prather, Arischa Conner, Angela Davis, Caroline Avery Granger, as well Tasha Smith and Franklin have joined the cast.[4]

Principal photography began on Atlanta, Georgia on November 17, 2025 to December 12, 2025 with additional footage captured on location in Chicago, Illinois.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "New movie inspired by Chicago mother reuniting with long-lost son". ABC7 Chicago. December 17, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Taraji P. Henson Set to Star in Inspirational True Story 'Tis So Sweet".
  3. ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 30, 2025). "Taraji P. Henson & Joey Bada$$ To Star In Faith-Based Netflix Film 'Tis So Sweet' From Producers DeVon Franklin & Tyler Perry; Tasha Smith Directing".
  4. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (December 5, 2025). "Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Russell Hornsby & DeVon Franklin Among Ensemble Cast Joining 'Tis So Sweet'".
  5. ↑ "Tis So Sweet". www.productionlist.com.
  6. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  7. ↑ "Casting Paid Extras in Chicago for Tyler Perry's "Tis So Sweet"". November 11, 2025.