# Stephen McKinley Henderson To Topline Crime Drama ‘Anglers’ From Debut Filmmaker Zoe Simone

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stephen-mckinley-henderson-to-topline-crime-drama-anglers-from-debut-filmmaker-zoe-simone/
- Published: 2026-11-02T19:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T19:36:49+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/stephen-mckinley-henderson-to-star-anglers-zoe-simone-1237210968/

## Key points

- Henderson will lead the crime drama *Anglers*.
- Zoe Simone is making her feature directorial debut.
- Filming is planned for Houston in December.

## Summary

Stephen McKinley Henderson will lead *Anglers*, an independent crime drama and the feature debut of writer-director Zoe Simone. The story follows a man nearing the end of his career who seeks justice against three online crusaders after an internet sting operation goes too far.

The film is due to shoot in Simone’s hometown of Houston in December. Henderson is joined by Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens, Bella Samman, Raffi Manjikian, Beau Karnsrithong, Justin Lee Dudo and Gregg Kearns. Producers include Jamund Washington, Kelley Robins Hicks and Jake Weiner; Henderson is a Tony Award nominee whose screen credits include *Civil War*, *Dune* and *Lincoln*.

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