Taraji P. Henson And Robin Givens Added To Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

While initially reporting had stated that Jennifer Hudson would be in the film, Blackfilm.com has learned that the Oscar winner IS NOT in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys.

However, the site goes on to report that Taraji P. Henson, Robin Givens, and Cole Hauser have been added to the cast

Already included in the cast are Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Alfre Woodward, Kathy Bates, and Tyler Perry.

The story focuses on two families from different sides of the tracks that become intimately involved in love and business. It is the first Perry film with a prominent storyline that involves white characters. Perry will also handle directing duties on the film with Reuben Cannon. Lionsgate will release the film on September 12, 2008.

Tyler Perry's Family That Preys began shooting March 2nd at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Taraji P. Henson was last seen opposite Don Cheadle in Kasi Lemmons's Talk To Me, and will also be featured in Bill Duke's Not Easily Broken with Morris Chestnut and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' with Brad Pitt. Both films are slated to be released this year.

Robin Givens is ready to make a comeback on the big screen having completed filming on 'Queen of Media', which tells the controversial story of the life and times of syndicated radio personality and "shock jock" Wendy Williams.

Cole Hauser was last seen in the Fox TV series K-Ville opposite Anthony Anderson, but with Anderson ready to join NBC's Law and Order at the end of this season, the series is expected to be cancelled.

Ms. Hudson is currently filming 'The Secret Life of Bees' in North Carolina with Queen Latifah and Alicia Keys.