Janelle Monae to Star In & Produce Movie Adaption of Tanya Smith's Heist Memoir 'Never Saw Me Coming'

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Janelle Monae has lined up her project! The 39-year-old singer and actor will be starring in Universal Pictures movie adaption of Tanya Smith’s heist memoir Never Saw Me Coming: How I Outsmarted the FBI and the Entire Banking System—and Pocketed $40 Million. Janelle will be playing Tanya in the movie. Keep reading to find out more…“When the FBI finally cornered Smith, they refused to believe a black woman could be the architect of sophisticated financial crimes, as they smugly asserted ‘these are not the kind of crimes black people are smart enough to commit,’ according to a synopsis from the producers.

For her financial wrongdoing as detailed in her memoir, Smith completed a harsh prison sentence, but today has become an advocate for prison reform, racial justice and economic equality,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Along with starring in the movie, Janelle will also be serving as a producer. Tanya will also be producing the project.