AceShowbiz - A24 has released the trailer for Misty Green, marking Chris Rock’s return to directing with his first feature film since 2014. The film follows a gifted but troubled actress whose personal struggles threaten to derail her efforts to revive her stalled career.

The drama boasts an impressive ensemble including Chris Rock, who also wrote and directed the film, alongside Rosalind Eleazar in the lead role as Misty Green. The cast further features Daniel Kaluuya, Topher Grace, Adam Driver, and Anna Kendrick. Rock plays Jordan, a film director with a complicated past who offers Misty a significant opportunity to reinvent herself. Misty Green will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival later this year and is set for theatrical release in October 2026.

The trailer sets a tone of raw emotional intensity blended with sharp insights into ambition and the entertainment industry. It visually captures the protagonist’s inner turmoil and the high stakes of her professional comeback, underscoring Rock’s shift toward a more grounded dramatic approach while leveraging his signature wit.