Jussie Smollett is entering a new era, one that marks his long-awaited return to the entertainment industry. Known for roles in <em>Empire</em>, <em>Alien: Covenant</em>, and <em>The Skinny</em>, the multi-hyphenate creative has turned his creativity towards ownership. Following the triumphant directorial and production adaptation of James Earl Hardy's iconic <em>B-Boys Blues</em>, Smollett is leaning into filmmaking. <a href="https://www.queerty.com/jussie-smolletts-the-lost-holliday-challenges-queer-acceptance-in-the-black-family-20240927" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.queerty.com/jussie-smolletts-the-lost-holliday-challenges-queer-acceptance-in-the-black-family-20240927">He served as Director, Executive Producer, and starred in <em>The Lost Holliday</em></a>, a drama that follows a mother (Vivica A. Fox) on her way to bury her estranged son, only to find out that her son’s husband (Smollett) has taken care of all the arrangements. In addition to directing, producing, co-writing and acting, Smollett performed on the soundtrack highlighting his jack of all trades talent. The NAACP Image Award winner also released his latest single, “My Mind,” harkening back to his R&B roots. In true Hollywood fashion, Smollett is rewriting his next chapter. — J.S.M.