Taraji P. Henson Will Play Miss Hannigan In NBC’s ‘Annie Live!’

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Taraji P. Henson Will Play Miss Hannigan In NBC’s ‘Annie Live!’

NBC’s holiday production of Annie Live! announces that Academy Award-nominated Taraji P. Henson will play its infamous antagonist, Miss Hannigan. Henson will play opposite to an undiscovered young star as the network's search for the titular role of Annie commences.

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