Nothing gets to Taraji P. Henson's character in "Proud Mary," in theaters Friday. The professional hitwoman has nerves of steel and ice water flowing through her veins. Getting ready for "work" means packing the right pieces, and her only concern is making sure the job is done.

Until she inadvertently crosses paths with Danny, a 12-year-old who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but with the right accessories. She finds him at the scene after her work is done. Because he's been playing video games with his headphones on, he has no idea what's just happened.

Mary sneaks away, but can't quit thinking about that kid. She keeps an eye on him and eventually becomes part of his life. That's where the real story begins.

Here's the trailer:

"Like Danny, Mary was forced by circumstances to take on this life," producer Paul Schiff said in a statement. "As a child she'd been picked up off the street and trained to kill. The only love that she has ever really known is from this dark, criminal family that cared for her in return for her services as an assassin—and as she gets older that perverse relationship continues."

About the Author

Keep Reading

Blooper celebrates the Atlanta Brave’s 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. This year, the venue is a first-time host of the MLB All-Star game. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Credit: Daniel Varnado for the AJC

Featured

Rebecca Ramage-Tuttle, assistant director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, says the the DOE rule change is “a slippery slope” for civil rights. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC