Thembi Banks

Thembi L. Banks^[1] is an American filmmaker. She directed the 2023 feature film Young. Wild. Free., which is her feature directorial debut.^[2][3] She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work in Only Murders in the Building.^[3]

In 2020, it was reported that Banks was to have directed a horror comedy film titled Juju.^[4] In 2021, it was reported that Banks had signed on to direct the film Assisted Living starring Cardi B for Paramount Players.^[5]

Banks is a native of New York.^[6]

Assisted Living was canceled after its star Cardi B pulled out in 2022.^[7]