Christopher Walken's Dark Comedy 'Back in Black' Premieres at TIFF 2026
Christopher Walken plays a funeral director in 'Back in Black,' a dark comedy that just premiered at TIFF 2026. No release date is set yet.
Back in Black, a new dark comedy from director Ron Murphy, made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026. The film stars Christopher Walken as Clyde, a small-town funeral director, with Ella Ballentine playing his granddaughter, Sam.
The story centers on a funeral home struggling to stay afloat as wellness trends reshape how people approach death and mourning. The film runs 92 minutes.
Collider reports that Back in Black does not yet have a release date. The TIFF premiere marks the first public screening of the film.
Quick answers
Who stars in 'Back in Black'?
Christopher Walken stars as Clyde, a funeral director, and Ella Ballentine plays his granddaughter, Sam.
When did 'Back in Black' premiere?
It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026.
When will 'Back in Black' be released?
No release date has been announced yet.