"Back in 2020, Richardson jotted a goal onto a Post-it note and stuck it to her mirror: direct an episode of network television. At the time, she didn't fully grasp what that meant, only that she was putting her intention into the universe. Six years later, that vision has become reality. amNewYork caught up with Richardson as she continued to expand her creative footprint, bringing her lived experience and distinct storytelling voice behind the camera."
"'In 2020, I had a new set of goals in life, and one of them literally said, Direct an episode of network TV,' Richardson shared. I didn't even clock that I meant network television. But when I look back at that note now, I'm just in awe. Thank you, God. It's a full circle gift. And the fact that it happened at all still blows my mind."
"ABC's continued support of artist-driven storytelling made Richardson's debut possible and meaningful. She credits the Will Trent showrunners for fostering that growth by shepherding the cast and crew into the next phases of their lives. With Will Trent's newest season airing, her transition into directing marks not only a pivotal moment in her career but also a larger step forward for women, particularly women of color, in television directing."
Iantha Richardson, known for her warm portrayal of Faith Mitchell, directs an episode in season four of ABC's Will Trent, marking her network-television directorial debut. She wrote a 2020 Post-it note goal to direct an episode of network television and fulfilled that intention six years later. Richardson credits ABC and the Will Trent showrunners for supporting artist-driven storytelling and for fostering cast and crew growth that enabled her transition. Her directing opportunity allowed her to tell a story from a perspective uniquely her own, bringing lived experience and a distinct storytelling voice to the set. The milestone carries personal significance and advances representation for women of color in television directing.
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