Misty Green
2026 American film
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Misty Green is an upcoming American comedy-drama film written and directed by Chris Rock, and starring Rosalind Eleazar, Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and Rock. It tells the story of a fading Award-winning actress who revisits her past and plans to make a comeback while reconnecting with her former talent agent
- Peter Rice
- Chris Rock
- David Worthen Brooks
- Victoria Thomas
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| Directed by | Chris Rock |
| Written by | Chris Rock |
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| Cinematography | Kira Kelly |
| Edited by | Adam Dicterow |
| Music by | Marcus Miller |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, and is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States by A24 on October 9, 2026.
Premise
Award-winning actress Misty Green, stuck in the throes of a fading career, revisits her past and addresses her personal demons as she tries for a comeback after reconnecting with her former talent agent.
Cast
- Rosalind Eleazar as Misty Green, a fading actress attempting a comeback
- Adam Driver as Zach, a drug addicted filmmaker and Misty's friend
- Daniel Kaluuya as Jay Green, an ex-con and Misty's brother
- Anna Kendrick as Naomi, Misty's friend
- Topher Grace as Randy, Misty's former talent agent
- Chris Rock as Jordan, a casting director that knows Misty
- Anthony Anderson
- Kelli Garner
- Amy Landecker as Celine
- Rich Sommer
- Tracie Thoms as Rhonda
Production
It was announced in November 2024 that Chris Rock was set to write and direct a film for Neon, in which he would also star. The film at the time was titled Misty Green.[2]
In July 2025, the then-untitled film moved to A24, and began production in Los Angeles. Rosalind Eleazar was cast in the role of Misty Green, with Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anna Kendrick also added to the cast.[3] Topher Grace, Anthony Anderson, Kelli Garner, Amy Landecker, and Rich Sommer joined the cast the next month.[4][5] Tracie Thoms joined the cast by March 2026.[6] Marcus Miller composed the score, his fourth collaboration with Rock after Head of State, Everybody Hates Chris, and I Think I Love My Wife.[7]
Release
Misty Green will premiere in the Gala Presentations section at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. It was also selected for the Main Slate of the 2026 New York Film Festival.[8] It is scheduled for release on October 9, 2026.[9][10][11]
Reception
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Toronto International Film Festival | September 13, 2026 | TIFF Tribute Performer Award | Rosalind Eleazar | Honored | [12] |
