Chris Rock is finally back as a director after 10 years. According to The Hollywood Reporter on Monday November 4, 2024, Chris Rock is directing and starring in the film Misty Green which will premiere next week at the American Film Market.

The film was written by Chris Rock and follows the journey of a talented actress whose career is stalled due to various personal polemics. Everything begins to change when a director offers her a special role that could be a turning point in her career. However, their conflicted past relationship complicates things. 

Misty Green marks a new step for Chris Rock as he continues to evolve from a comedy background to more intense stories. Casting is still underway. Peter Rice and Rock will produce, with MACRO Film Studios' James Lopez and Confluential Films' Tommy Oliver on board. CAA Media Finance will distribute the film in the US .

This is Chris Rock's fourth time behind the scenes, having previously directed Head of State (2003), I Think I Love My Wife (2007), and Top Five (2014). Of the three films, Top Five received the best response, with a Certified Fresh score of 85% from critics on the Rotten Tomatoes website.

In the last ten years, Chris Rock has focused more on acting, including roles in the fourth season of Fargo and the controversial film Spiral: From the Book of Saw , which he also produced. Misty Green's premiere at the American Film Market (AFM) opens up a huge opportunity to attract industry and potential distributors. 

Misty Green is predicted to attract a lot of attention at AFM, as well as opening up opportunities for acquisition by major distributors. Chris Rock's return as director is proof that he is ready to tackle more ambitious themes. 

Taking on the role of director, writer, actor, and producer, he has full control over Misty Green, both creatively and critically. If Misty Green's release is successful, it could cement Chris Rock's reputation as a storyteller who can skillfully package humor, social criticism, and drama into one dish.

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