Daniel Kaluuya stars in Chris Rock's Misty Green trailer
A24 has released the first trailer for Misty Green, Chris Rock’s first feature as director since 2014’s Top Five. The Hollywood comeback drama stars Rosalind Eleazar as a troubled actress, with Daniel Kaluuya as her brother alongside Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace, and Rock himself. It premieres at TIFF 2026 before an October release.
Key Takeaways
- Chris Rock wrote and directs Misty Green, his first feature since Top Five (2014).
- Rosalind Eleazar leads; Daniel Kaluuya plays Misty’s brother in the A24 drama.
- The film world premieres at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival ahead of an October theatrical release.
- The trailer tracks a stalled star chasing a fraught second act amid money trouble and risky offers.
What is Misty Green about?
According to Deadline, Misty is an “undeniably talented actress” whose vices keep derailing comebacks. Her best shot arrives via Jordan, a director played by Rock, who has the perfect role—if their contentious past does not sink it.
The Hollywood Reporter notes Misty is broke and worried about her brother, played by Daniel Kaluuya. The trailer opens with her being kicked out of an apartment by a woman who claims it belongs to her husband, then spots Misty’s best supporting actress award on a shelf.
Topher Grace’s industry figure warns that even a Law & Order booking may be out of reach. Rock’s character recalls a prior casting that ended with a punch, while Grace’s exec stresses Hollywood’s racism without letting Misty off the hook for chances she already had.
Who else appears in the trailer with Daniel Kaluuya?
Beyond Eleazar, Rock, and Daniel Kaluuya, the cast includes Adam Driver, Anna Kendrick, and Topher Grace. Rolling Stone describes Driver’s character dangling a cash-friendly “open-minded friends” pitch, then a necklace over a pool as partygoers scramble—hinting that help may come with strings.
Kendrick’s friend needles Misty’s anything-goes routine with a Lil Wayne jab, while the clip jumps from soundstages and parties to lonely streets and what looks like jail time for her brother. Misty is also shown auditioning and singing “One Night Only” as pressure mounts.
Producers include Peter Rice, Rock, and David Worthen Brooks, with Nelson George, Shaum Sengupta, and Miles Alva as executive producers.
When does Chris Rock’s Misty Green arrive?
Misty Green will debut at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, then open theatrically in October. It is Rock’s first directing credit since Top Five, after Head of State (2003) and I Think I Love My Wife (2007).
For more entertainment and market-adjacent buzz, see our Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub. The trailer positions Rock’s latest as a sharper look at fame, addiction, regret, and the cost of starting over.