Rosalind Eleazar Shines in Chris Rock's New Film | California News

Chris Rock returns to directing with his most personal film yet — “Misty Green,” starring Rosalind Eleazar as a Black actress battling Hollywood’s grind, rejection, and systemic bias. Set to premiere October 9, the film’s TIFF buzz has crowned Eleazar this year’s breakout star, earning her a tribute alongside Mirren and Cruz. With Daniel Kaluuya in a key role, it’s a raw, unflinching portrait of survival in showbiz — and a bold step for both Rock and Eleazar, who hopes to see more complex female leads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-09-16/la-et-misty-green-rosalind-eleazar-toronto-international-film-festival-tiff-2026 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f714a5e782ffde5 Report issues to [email protected].