Brief
Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’ Debuts at NY Film Festival
Rock’s latest film explores Hollywood’s love and infidelity themes at its NYFF premiere.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Chris Rock’s new feature Misty Green opened at the New York Film Festival on Saturday, spotlighting a fictional actress, Rosalind Eleazar, as she attempts a comeback in Hollywood. Rock, who also directs the film, said the story satirises the industry’s obsession with success while highlighting personal relationships. “If you got no love, you’re broke as f—k,” Rock told Variety, framing the film’s central message around love and family rather than fame.
Eleazar, who has struggled with periods of unemployment, praised the role as a career milestone. Variety’s Clayton Davis called her a “best actress contender.” The ensemble also includes Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick and Topher Grace. Rock noted that a modest $5 million budget allowed him to assemble the cast by filming locally in Los Angeles, citing tax incentives as a key factor.
Key facts
- Film title is Misty Green (variety.com)
- Premiere was at the New York Film Festival (variety.com)
- Rosalind Eleazar stars as the lead actress (variety.com)
- Cast includes Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, Topher Grace (variety.com)
- Budget was $5 million (variety.com)
Background
Chris Rock previously credited producer Scott Rudin for tough coaching that helped him grow as a director, as reported in a Toronto International Film Festival keynote on 13 September 2026.
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Chris Rock Says Infidelity and Struggling to ‘Make It’ Aren’t Just Hollywood Problems: ‘If You Got No Love, You’re Broke as F—k’”
