EXCLUSIVE:Terrence Howard(Empire), JB.

Smoove will portray Marcuss arch-nemesis Dexter, an ambitious hustler who manages the retail box store where he works.

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Leslie Smallwill direct the film, slated for an early 2024 release.

Terrence Howard, J.B. Smoove and Rebecca De Mornay join ‘Giving Thanks’ comedy

(L-R) Terrence Howard, J.B. Smoove and Rebecca De MornayNicholas Gonzalez/Storm Santos/Cash Danielsen

Charles Maye and Michael NJ Wright penned the script from a story by Bill Freas.

Smoove will next be seen in Amazon Studios musical romance picMusicafrom director Rudy Mancuso.

Her TV credits includeLucifer,Jessica JonesandJohn from Cincinnati.

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Other notable credits includeReal Husbands of Hollywood, NetflixsHoliday RushandUndercover Brother 2. ; De Mornay by Innovative Artists and Joanne Horowitz Management; and Small by APA.