She Taught Love

She Taught Love is a 2024 American romantic drama film directed by Nate Edwards. It tells the story of an actor who goes on a self-destructive path and meets the love of his life at a department store. The film was released on Hulu on September 27, 2024, to positive reviews from critics.

Plot

A guy, Frank, on a self-destructive path. A girl, Mali, with an expiration date. What a perfect time to meet and fall in love.

Cast

Darrell Britt-Gibson as Frank Cooper
Arsema Thomas as Mali Waters
Taissa Farmiga as Samantha Miron
D'Arcy Carden as Laura Neil
Treisa Gary as Brenda Waters
Kevin Carroll as Barry Randle
Alexander Hodge as Justin Chaun
Angela E. Gibbs as Donna Cooper
Aida Rodriguez as Gayle Nathenson
Hayley Law as Candice
Henri Esteve as Colin
Edwin Lee Gibson as Kevin Waters
La'Charles Trask as Deshawn
Natasha Marc as Gina

Production

Casting

In July 2022, it was announced that Darrell Britt-Gibson, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Taissa Farmiga would star in the film, with Britt-Gibson executive producing and having written the script. At a later date, Howell-Baptiste left the project and was replaced by Arsema Thomas.

Release

The first trailer for the film was released by People on August 27, 2024, a month before the film's release date, alongside exclusive first look images from the film.