Chris Rock Directs A24 Drama 'Misty Green' Starring Top Cast
WHO:
Rolling Stone - The film will also star Anna Kendrick and Topher Grace alongside Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, and Daniel Kaluuya.
Variety - Chris Rock directs and stars in "Misty Green," alongside Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, and Daniel Kaluuya.
WHAT:
Variety - A24 has released the trailer for "Misty Green," showcasing the film's narrative and characters.
Variety - The film’s logline states, “Years after her Hollywood breakthrough, a talented actress whose career has stalled fights for her second act.”
Deadline - The film's best opportunity for the lead character arrives in the future, although no specific date is provided.
Coming Soon - This film marks Daniel Kaluuya's first live-action role since "Nope" (2022).
Variety - "Misty Green" is a new Hollywood drama written and directed by Chris Rock.
Deadline - The film follows Misty, an "undeniably talented actress, but her vices have derailed every attempt to revitalize her career."
Deadline - The film is Rock's first feature film as a director since 2014’s "Top Five."
WHERE:
Variety - The film is produced by A24, a well-known production company in Hollywood.
WHEN:
Deadline - The film's best opportunity for the lead character arrives in the future, although no specific date is provided.
WHY:
Variety - The logline indicates that the film's narrative revolves around a talented actress whose career has stalled, suggesting themes of struggle and redemption.
HOW:
Deadline - Chris Rock directs from a screenplay he also wrote, marking his return to directing after more than a decade.
Variety - Chris Rock directs from a screenplay he also wrote, indicating a personal investment in the project.
(UPDATED July 22, 2026 23:21 UTC)
A24 has just unveiled the trailer for "Misty Green," giving audiences a glimpse into the film's narrative and characters. The movie features a talented cast that includes Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, and Daniel Kaluuya. Chris Rock directs the film from a screenplay he wrote himself, marking his return to directing after more than a decade away from the helm.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 17:27 UTC)
A new film is set to explore the journey of a talented actress whose career has stalled, as she fights for her second act after a Hollywood breakthrough. The logline reveals that her best opportunity for a comeback will come in the future, although no specific date has been announced yet. Notably, this project will feature Daniel Kaluuya in his first live-action role since "Nope" in 2022.
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(UPDATED July 22, 2026 14:43 UTC)
Chris Rock is set to direct and star in a new Hollywood drama titled "Misty Green," alongside a talented cast that includes Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, and Daniel Kaluuya. The film, produced by the well-known company A24, tells the story of Misty, an undeniably talented actress whose vices have derailed her career, hinting at themes of struggle and redemption. This project marks Rock's return to feature film directing for the first time since his 2014 film "Top Five," with the lead character's best opportunity for a comeback arriving in the future.