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Anne Wilson Song ‘My Jesus’ Inspires New Film With Aliza Kate Barlow To Lead; Gavin Casalegno, Beau Bridges Among Cast
A new film inspired by Anne Wilson’s hit Christian song “My Jesus” is set to begin production next month, with Aliza Kate Barlow making her feature-film debut in the lead role. Produced by Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, the coming-of-age drama will explore Wilson’s rise from teenager posting a video online to emerging Christian and country music star, while examining the effects of that success on her family, friendships, faith and sense of purpose.
Kay Oyegun wrote and will direct the film, adapting Wilson’s book *My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope*. Gavin Casalegno plays Wilson’s brother, Jacob, alongside Monica Potter, Charles Esten and Beau Bridges as members of her family. The song topped Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and spent seven weeks at No. 1 on Christian Airplay; Wilson’s album *My Jesus* later received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
In short
- Anne Wilson’s life story is being adapted into a faith-based film.
- Aliza Kate Barlow will make her feature debut as Wilson.
- Production is scheduled to begin next month.
Explained simply
Anne Wilson is a Christian and country music singer whose career began after she posted a video of herself singing online as a teenager. Her song “My Jesus” became a hit in Christian music, and her album of the same name was later nominated for a Grammy.
The film draws on Wilson’s book about her life and follows her path from early online attention to a music career. It also focuses on how that change affected her family, friendships, faith and sense of purpose.
Wilson’s story links personal experience with the growth of a public career, themes that the film will explore through its portrayal of her and her family. Aliza Kate Barlow is making her feature-film debut as Wilson, with Gavin Casalegno playing her brother Jacob.
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