Hey, entertainment fans, Kerry Washington is back dominating Netflix with her latest power move. She’s not just starring in but also executive producing the psychological thriller An Innocent Girl, announced just days ago on February 8, 2026—talk about perfect timing for her unstoppable streak.
An Innocent Girl: The Big News Breakdown
This Jaume Collet-Serra-directed flick follows a young, ambitious woman (Chloe East) seduced by a high-powered D.C. couple—yep, that’s Kerry and James Marsden—pulling her into a twisted world of sex, power, and murder. It’s got that edge we’ve come to expect from Washington, building on her Netflix hits like last year’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (the franchise’s best-reviewed yet) and 2024’s The Six Triple Eight, which topped charts in 85+ countries. No release date yet, but with producers like Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter (plus execs Marc Guggenheim and more), expect it to drop with major buzz soon.
Kerry Washington’s Hot Streak: Recent Hits
Washington’s been on fire lately, blending lead roles with producer clout. She crushed it in Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man, earning rave reviews for her sharp turn in the Knives Out saga. Before that, her WWII drama The Six Triple Eight proved she’s a global draw, hitting Netflix Top 10s worldwide while she exec produced—showing why streamers keep betting big on her.
Must-Watch Projects
2026 is stacked for Kerry. She’s diving into Apple TV+’s Imperfect Women, an 8-episode psychological thriller with Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara—premiering March 18 with weekly drops after the first two episodes. It explores a crime ripping apart three lifelong friends, directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and Jet Wilkinson. That’s alongside An Innocent Girl heating up Netflix, cementing her as the go-to for tense, twisty dramas.
Kerry Washington’s 2027 Slate: Comedy and More?
Looking ahead to 2027, details are light but promising—expect 24-7, a Universal workplace comedy where she teams with Eva Longoria (directing and starring) as co-producer and lead. Written by Sarah Rothschild, it’s got that fun, collab vibe after her heavier thrillers. No firm dates, but with her momentum, it’ll likely land mid-decade alongside any An Innocent Girl follow-ups or surprises.
Kerry Washington, born January 31, 1977, in the Bronx, remains a four-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe contender—versatile queen of stage, screen, and production. From Scandal legacy to these fresh thrills, she’s answering every fan query: what’s next? Always more.
