Teyana Taylor Recruits Leslie Odom Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor for Feature Directorial Debut ‘Get Lite’

Teyana Taylor is officially stepping behind the camera for her first narrative feature, and she is assembling a stacked lineup of Hollywood heavyweights to pull it off. The multitalented creative's upcoming film, titled *Get Lite*, has officially added Oscar nominees Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor to its growing call sheet. The new additions join previously announced lead Storm Reid and rising talent Ceyair Wright, a former NFL player who transitioned into acting. Industry reports confirm that Taylor is taking the reins as director for the movie, marking a major career evolution for the celebrated star.

While full story details are still being kept under wraps, *Get Lite* serves as the flagship feature directorial project for Taylor. The performer has spent years honing her visual storytelling craft behind the scenes, having previously helmed high-profile music videos under her Spike Tey directing moniker. Taylor's shift into feature film directing follows a string of huge career achievements. Beyond her chart-topping music career, she earned widespread critical acclaim for her starring role in the indie drama *A Thousand and One*, cementing her position as one of the industry's most versatile talents.

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The incoming cast members bring serious prestige to Taylor's project. Odom is a celebrated Broadway and screen actor who won a Tony Award for his performance in *Hamilton* before capturing an Oscar nomination for portraying Sam Cooke in *One Night in Miami*. Ellis-Taylor is equally decorated, having picked up an Academy Award nomination for her standout turn in *King Richard* alongside roles in high-profile projects like *Lucky*. They join Reid, who has quickly established herself as one of modern Hollywood's go-to young stars through roles in *Euphoria* and *The Last of Us*. With production gearing up and a powerhouse ensemble locked in, Taylor's inaugural feature is rapidly becoming one of the most intriguing projects on the upcoming film slate.