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Emmy and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has been cast as Miss Hannigan in NBC’s forthcoming holiday production of Annie Live!
In a statement, The Empire star says she has big shoes to fill in playing the conniving, cruel orphanage chief. “Carol Burnett, who brought Miss Hannigan to life in the classic 1982 movie, is someone I have studied and idolized as far back as I can remember,” says Henson. “So when the opportunity came to me to join NBC and this incredible group of producers, I jumped!”
She adds, “Carol, I hope to do you proud!”
Of their new Miss Hannigan, NBC Entertainment Content head Susan Rovner said, “Watching her
