Chris Rock returns to directing with Misty Green, a Hollywood drama written, directed by, and co-starring him, about an already acclaimed actress who stalls and seeks a challenging second act. The film stars Rosalind Eleazar, with a high-profile cast including Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and Rock in a pivotal on-screen role. Misty Green marks Rock’s first directorial project since 2014’s Top Five, continuing the thematic thread of show business pressure and reinvention. A24 is backing the project, and Misty Green is slated to world-premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before a fall theatrical release this October. The official TIFF premiere and the film’s teaser have positioned Misty Green as a highly anticipated fall title, following Rock’s earlier work that also explored celebrity culture. Multiple outlets highlight the film’s focus on a talented actress navigating personal demons and the industry’s obstacles on her road to a possible comeback.