Key developments

1. Jul 22, 2026

   TIFF's Discovery program opens with Stuffed, Theo Rhys's body-horror musical starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling.

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2. Jul 22, 2026

   Chris Rock's directorial return, Misty Green, starring Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya, is set to premiere at TIFF 2026 before an October release.

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TIFF Discovery Opens Stuffed

Jodie Comer and Harry Melling star in Stuffed, Theo Rhys's body-horror musical that opens TIFF's Discovery program, expanding from Rhys's 2021 short. The 2026 Discovery lineup also includes Ancestors, Drifter, Head to Head and other world premieres, as TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, highlighting the festival's role in launching emerging filmmakers.

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Chris Rock Returns to Directing Misty Green Trailer

Chris Rock returns to directing with Misty Green, a Hollywood drama starring Rosalind Eleazar and featuring a high-profile cast including Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Anna Kendrick. The film will debut at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival before a theaters release in October, with Rock writing and producing alongside a major team.

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