From ‘Heist 88’ to a Reimagining of ‘The Preacher’s Wife,’ Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Production Company Plans to Shake Up the Usual Formulas

When Lynnette Ramirez, head of development for Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s eponymous production company, logs onto Zoom to discuss the release of “Heist 88,” the company’s first feature, with Variety, her virtual background catches the eye. It’s a black-and-white photo of two children — a little boy and a little girl — alongside …