Tomas is also creator and writer of “Girl Wonder,” a comedy series in development with “Running Woman” producer Ryan Cunningham.© Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. On their cross-country adventure she discovers the truth behind her husband’s death and vents her rage upon his racist killers.“I knew this was unique from the jump, because of the countless scripts we’ve read together, the only other time my husband said ‘this is special’ was for a little movie named ‘Precious,’” Mo’Nique said.“Mother Trucker” is conceived by Tomas, who has directed, written and produced commercial and short-form promotional content for HBO series “The Sopranos,” “Game of Thrones,” “All The Way” and “Bessie.” Tomas will direct “Mother Trucker” in feature directorial debut.“Never in my 30 years of being in entertainment have I seen a film with a badass black woman that has the balance of funny, drama, and action while addressing the challenges women of color face everyday, like ‘Mother Trucker,’” Mo’Nique said.Mo’Nique and Tomas met in 2014 on the set of “Bessie,” for which she earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her performance as Ma Rainey.Mo’Nique is represented by manager Sidney Hicks and attorney Ricky Anderson. Nixon resigned in 1974.Mo’Nique will portray a mother, struggling with anger management issues, who is forced to steal her suddenly deceased husband’s trucking haul to provide for her daughter. The Oscar-winning actress reportedly has signed on for the lead role in an independent action-adventure titled ‘Mother Trucker‘ according to Variety. Holmes Joins Amy Robach as Co-Anchor of ABC’s ‘GMA3’ (EXCLUSIVE),Hillary Clinton, Kerry Washington, Stephen King and More Pay Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘It Is Our Turn to Fight’,‘Cuties’ Backlash Led Netflix U.S. According to V a riety, the movie is set during the Congressional impeachment hearings to remove President Richard Nixon from office before he resigned in 1974. Whoever” and “Something in the Water”,Alicia Keys Drops Self-Titled Album Featuring Miguel, Tierra Whack, and More,Best Songs of The Week: ft. Action Bronson, Kamaiyah, and More [Playlist],Trump Admin To Ban TikTok And WeChat From US App Stores,Watch GQ Shoot His Shot in the 9th Wonder-Produced “Might as Well” Video [Premiere],How Artists Are Reacting to Kanye West’s Tweets About the Music Industry,Juice WRLD’s Mother Issues Statement On His Death, Hopes His Music & Legacy “Will Help Others Win Their Battles”,Chris Rock Is Writing A Movie That Will Star Him, Dave Chappelle And Adam Sandler,Louisville Settles Breonna Taylor Wrongful Death Lawsuit for $12 Million,Mo’Nique Calls Out Oprah For Making Her “Life Harder” & Addresses Harvey Weinsten Case,Watch Mo’Nique Defend Integrity Over Money During Tense Blackball Discussion With Steve Harvey,Mo’Nique Says She Won’t Label Roseanne Barr A Racist, Claims Barr Is Helping With A Malcolm X Documentary,Mo’Nique Stands by “Sister” Roseanne Barr Following Racist Comment,Mo’Nique Releases Private Phone Conversation With Tyler Perry,OkayMuva: Mo’Nique, Netflix and The Black Narrative.

She was last seen in “Almost Christmas” and is currently working on a comedy special for Showtime to air next year. Thomas has directed, written and produced commercial and short-form content for HBO series.In an official statement, Mo’Nique touches on the upcoming film:“Never in my 30 years of being in entertainment have I seen a film with a badass black woman that has the balance of funny, drama, and action while addressing the challenges women of color face everyday, like ‘Mother Trucker. In the promo for Mo’Nique & Friends: Live from Atlanta, which will …

Mo’Nique is headed to Showtime for a new stand-up comedy special, her first in a decade.. '”.Robyn Mowatt is a staff writer at Okayplayer where she covers culture, music, and fashion. As they travel on a cross-country adventure she finds out how her husband died and “vents her rage upon his racist killers.”,The indie film will be written by J. Oyer Thomas, former HBO executive producer. image via Mo’Nique Instagram . Mo’Nique and Tomas met in 2014 on set of “Bessie”, the HBO film that earned Mo’Nique a Primetime Emmy Award Nomination for her amazing performance as Ma Rainey in 2014. Mo’Nique has signed on as the lead in a new independent action-adventure called “Mother Trucker.”. “Mother Trucker” is an independent film (and directorial debut) written by J. Oyer Tomas. Mo’Nique has signed on for the lead role in the independent action-adventure “Mother Trucker.” The movie is written by J. Oyer Tomas, former HBO executive producer, and set during the C…

Mo’Nique has signed on for the lead role in the independent action-adventure “Mother Trucker.” The movie is written by J. Oyer Tomas, former HBO executive producer, and set during the Congressional impeachment hearings to remove President Richard Nixon from office.