Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' Premieres at NYFF
Chris Rock's new film 'Misty Green,' starring Rosalind Eleazar, premiered at the New York Film Festival after its TIFF debut.
Chris Rock's latest film, Misty Green, had its New York Film Festival premiere on Saturday night, following an earlier debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film centers on a fictional actress attempting a Hollywood comeback.
Rosalind Eleazar stars as the title character, marking her first time topping the call sheet on a feature film. The ensemble cast includes Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Topher Grace.
Rock plays a director in the film who reunites with Misty after previously having her removed from a Cinderella remake. He said he originally imagined Donald Glover for the director role.
According to Rock, the film was made on a $5 million budget, and keeping production local to Los Angeles helped him assemble the cast. The premiere was covered by Variety.
Quick answers
Who stars in 'Misty Green'?
Rosalind Eleazar plays the lead role of Misty Green. The ensemble cast includes Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Topher Grace.
What is 'Misty Green' about?
The film centers on a fictional actress mounting a Hollywood comeback. Chris Rock plays a director who reunites with her after previously getting her removed from a Cinderella remake.
Where did 'Misty Green' premiere?
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and then at the New York Film Festival on Saturday night.