Harsh Vardhan
Kerry Washington is a highly accomplished actress who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her versatile talents and compelling performances. Born on January 31, 1977, in The Bronx, New York, Kerry Washington began her acting journey in 1994 when she landed a role in the ABC telefilm ‘Magical Make-Over.’ While her first notable appearance came in the film ‘Our Song’ (2000), it was her breakthrough role in the 2001 drama film ‘Save the Last Dance’ that truly introduced her to a wider and more appreciative audience. Here is a list of Kerry Washington’s upcoming projects.
1. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (December 12, 2025)
Washington is joining one of the latest and most popular film franchises, Netflix’s ‘Knives Out’ franchise. ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ will see the return of Daniel Craig as detective Benoit Blanc for yet another complex mystery featuring multiple suspects for murder. The plot is under wraps for now, but we do have the cast: Washington, Craig, Josh Brolin, Cailee Spaeny, Josh O’Connor, Jeremy Renner, Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Thomas Haden Church, and Daryl McCormack. The film has completed post-production and will be released on December 12, 2025.
2. Animals (TBA)
Washington will star alongside Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, and Gillian Anderson in Affleck’s thriller movie ‘Animals.’ The Netflix project follows a mayoral candidate and his wife who resort to extreme measures to pay their son’s ransom, revealing dark secrets they never intended to bring to light. Affleck, Connor McIntyre, and Billy Ray wrote the story. The cast also includes Taylor Cooper and Ray Fisher. Currently undergoing post-production, ‘Animals’ is yet to receive a release date.
3. 24-7 (TBA)
Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria Baston are set to collaborate in Universal Pictures’ upcoming workplace comedy ’24-7.’ This film, written by Sarah Rothschild, marks Eva Longoria Baston’s feature directorial debut, and she will take on multiple roles, including producing and starring alongside Kerry Washington, who also serves as a producer. The film’s plot revolves around a group of determined accountants who unite to confront their male colleagues within the firm, embarking on a mission to unravel a significant fraud case that could ultimately save their jobs. Currently in the pre-production stage, ’24-7′ promises to deliver a refreshing and empowering narrative that challenges workplace norms.
4. Imperfect Women (TBA)
Washington and Elisabeth Moss have been roped in by Apple TV+ for its upcoming mini-series that will be based on Araminta Hall’s 2021 novel ‘Imperfect Women.’ Annie Weisman (Apple dramedy ‘Physical’) will be adapting the story for the screen. The series is going to be a psychological thriller that explores a mystery and its investigation, which incorporates the friendship of three women, underscored by love, betrayal, and compromises. A more straightforward plotline is yet to be revealed, although the book follows the murder of a rich woman named Nancy Hennessy and the investigation, which reveals secrets that take aback her best friends, Eleanor and Mary, making them question their very bond. Kate Mara is also cast. The project is undergoing production.
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