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‘Misty Green’: Chris Rock Follows a Hollywood Actress Fighting for Her Second Act
Chris Rock has released the trailer for "Misty Green," his latest project as writer-director and an A24 production centred on a Hollywood actress struggling to revive her career years after her breakthrough. The film reunites Rock with the film industry as its backdrop, following actress Misty Green as she navigates financial hardship, past professional missteps and a difficult industry that has moved on without her. It matters as a notable return to directing for Rock, whose previous features include "Head of State," "I Think I Love My Wife" and the well-received "Top Five."
Rosalind Eleazar stars as Misty Green, with a cast including Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace and Rock himself. The trailer shows Misty being evicted from her flat, supporting her brother (played by Kaluuya) through hard times, auditioning, and confronting industry figures who question whether her stalled career is partly her own doing amid an acknowledgment of racism in Hollywood. Based on an original script by Rock, the film will premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival before its October theatrical release.
In short
- Chris Rock directs and writes A24's "Misty Green," trailer now released.
- Rosalind Eleazar stars as a struggling actress seeking a career revival.
- Premieres at Toronto Film Festival 2026, theatrical release in October.
Explained simply
Hollywood films often tell stories about actors trying to build or rebuild a career in an industry shaped by auditions, studios and changing tastes. Misty Green is an actress whose early breakthrough has not led to lasting success, leaving her to deal with money problems and the consequences of past choices.
Rosalind Eleazar plays Misty, and Chris Rock wrote and directed the film. Rock has made several earlier feature films, including Top Five; this story returns him to filmmaking set within the entertainment industry. The film also features Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya and Anna Kendrick.
The story raises questions about how personal decisions and wider barriers, including racism, can affect an actor’s prospects. Its setting may also interest viewers in how Hollywood treats performers whose careers have lost momentum.