Taraji P. Henson to Star in Amazon Drama Series ‘Whiskey Matriarch’ from Creator Alesia Dangerfield

Amazon is developing the drama series Whiskey Matriarch, with Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson attached to star and executive produce, according to sources. The project hails from creator Alesia Dangerfield and was set up at Universal Television before being sold to Amazon in a competitive situation. Plot details remain under wraps, and Amazon declined to comment. Henson, known for her Oscar-nominated turn in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and her Emmy-winning role in Empire, continues to expand her producing slate. The partnership with Dangerfield, a rising writer-producer, signals Amazon’s push for character-driven dramas with strong female leads. For Amazon, securing a star of Henson’s caliber in a competitive bidding scenario underscores the streamer’s commitment to high-profile original content. The series adds to a slate that includes hits like The Boys and Reacher, as Amazon MGM Studios vies for awards and subscriber growth. With production details yet to be announced, Whiskey Matriarch is poised to become a flagship drama for the platform and a major vehicle for Henson’s continued success.