Jada Pinkett Smith to Star in Drama Film REDD ZONE Based on True Story at Netflix

Jada Pinkett Smith (Gotham, Girls Trip) has signed on to star in the real-life drama Redd Zone at Netflix. The film is based on an incredible true story, and the actress will produce along with Miguel Melendez and Jon Mone, Westbrook Studios co-president and head of motion pictures, as well as Emmy-nominee Howard Burkons. Brandon Magee will serve as an executive producer for the project.

Here’s the story released by Variety:

The film is based on the true story of Tia Magee (played by Pinkett Smith), a single mother who helps her sons and their high school football teammates, “The Bros,” heal after the murder of their best friend, Dominic Redd. One by one, the boys start moving into her house, and soon, 17 of “The Bros” are living under her roof. Eventually, all of them go to college, and four make it to the NFL. Magee’s son, Brandon Magee, became a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and was later drafted by the Boston Red Sox to play outfield.

The film will be dedicated to Redd’s memory. This sounds like an incredible story of a wonderful mother who opened her heart and home to a bunch of kids in need. I love sports stories, and I think this sounds like it will be a great movie. Are you looking forward to learning the story of Dominic Redd and Tia Magee?