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Stephen McKinley Henderson To Topline Crime Drama ‘Anglers’ From Debut Filmmaker Zoe Simone
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*.
In short
- Henderson will lead the crime drama *Anglers*.
- Zoe Simone is making her feature directorial debut.
- Filming is planned for Houston in December.
Explained simply
Crime dramas often centre on wrongdoing and the pursuit of justice, while independent films are made outside the major studio system. *Anglers* is writer-director Zoe Simone’s first feature film and is planned to shoot in Houston, where she grew up.
Stephen McKinley Henderson plays a man nearing the end of his career who seeks justice after an online sting operation goes too far. The film also features Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens, Bella Samman and other cast members; Henderson has appeared in films including *Lincoln* and *Dune*.