Marvel & Person of Interest Stars' Acclaimed Biopic Is Headed To Netflix Very Soon

Don Cheadle’s 2007 biographical drama Talk to Me, directed by Kasi Lemmons and featuring Taraji P. Henson, is headed to Netflix and will join the library on July 1, 2026. The film chronicles Petey Greene’s rise as a Washington, D.C. radio host, with Dewey Hughes, and co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mike Epps, and Martin Sheen. Made on a $15 million budget, Talk to Me grossed about $4.7 million domestically and earned strong critical praise, reflected in an 82% Tomatometer and a 77% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics such as The New Yorker’s Richard Brody praised Cheadle’s performance, underscoring the film’s cultural significance despite its modest box office.