Is God Is (film)
| Is God Is | |
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| Directed by | Aleshea Harris |
| Written by | Aleshea Harris |
| Based on | Is God Is by Aleshea Harris |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alexander Dynan |
| Edited by | Jay Rabinowitz |
| Music by | Joseph Shirley |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Is God Is is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by Aleshea Harris in her feature directorial debut, and starring Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown. It is based on Harris’s 2018 play of the same title.[1]
The film will be theatrically released on May 15, 2026 by Orion Pictures.
Premise
Twin sisters with disfiguring burn scars are ordered by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father who caused their scars. They must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy.
Cast
- Kara Young
- Mallori Johnson
- Sterling K. Brown
- Vivica A. Fox
- Janelle Monáe
- Erika Alexander
- Mykelti Williamson
- Josiah Cross
Production
In October 2024, it was announced that prinicpal photography began on a film adaptation of Is God Is and that Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox and Janelle Monáe were cast in the film.[2] The project was previously set up at A24 with Scott Rudin producing and A24 financing and distributing back in September 2018.[3]
In January 2025, it was announced that Brown completed his work in the film and that filming had wrapped up.[4]
Release
The film is set to be released theatrically on May 15, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (April 3, 2025). "Hollywood A-listers bring sparkle to Amazon MGM Studios' CinemaCon debut". Screen International. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
- ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony; Grobar, Matt (October 30, 2024). "Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox & Janelle Monáe Team With Aleshea Harris For Amazon MGM Orion's 'Is God Is' – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 6, 2018). "A24, Scott Rudin Partner for Adaptation of Play 'Is God Is' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Mass, Jennifer (January 24, 2025). "Sterling K. Brown Is Finally No. 1 on the Call Sheet: The Actor on Hulu's 'Paradise,' Turning Down 'The Boys' and Leaving Randall Pearson Behind". Variety. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (2025-08-09). "Orion's 'Is God Is' Lands High-Profile Summer 2026 Release in Theaters (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-09.