Sanaa Lathan, Sierra Capri Algee Smith on Coming of Age Film Young. Wild. , Sundance 2023

Director Thembi L. Banks and actors Algee Smith, Sanaa Lathan and Sierra Capri spoke to THR about their film Young. Wild. Banks shared how the project was inspired by her love of John Hughes movies and wanting to tell a comingofage story that reflected her community. Smith and Capri also opened up about the eight weeks of rehearsals they did leading up to shooting the project, as well as why they found the script Subscribe for more entertainment news: See our latest videos: About: The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is the entertainment industry s flagship media brand, offering indepth reporting, analysis, unparalleled access, worldclass photography and video, and feature exclusives in its awardwinning weekly magazine and dynamic website. The Hollywood Reporter also boasts prestigious live events, industryleading philanthropic, empowerment and diversity initiatives and hugely su