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Rosalind Eleazar stars as a troubled actor in Chris Rock’s ‘Misty Green’
Rosalind Eleazar plays the title role in Chris Rock’s drama “Misty Green.”
The film follows Misty, a former television star and Emmy winner whose career has stalled.
She faces a personal and professional downward spiral, including losing her apartment and dealing with drug and alcohol abuse.
Misty also has a brother with mental health issues and a complicated relationship with a longtime hookup who is her dealer.
A filmmaker who once fired her offers her another chance, but the film leaves open whether she can make a lasting comeback.
Eleazar drew on time spent observing life in Los Angeles to shape the character.
The film opened in Los Angeles and New York and goes wide on Oct.
16.
Rosalind Eleazar stars as Misty Green, a former television star facing a career lull and personal downward spiral.
The drama is about show business and artists who can be harmed by the industry.
Chris Rock directed the film and plays a filmmaker who offers Misty a second chance.
Eleazar spent time in Los Angeles before filming to observe the city and build her portrayal of Misty.
The film opened in Los Angeles and New York and was set to expand to wider release on October 16.
- Who
- Rosalind Eleazar stars as Misty Green; Chris Rock directed the film and also appears in it.
- What
- Misty Green is a drama about a troubled actor facing personal and professional difficulties.
- When
- It opened in Los Angeles and New York the weekend before October 13, 2026, and was set to go wide on October 16.
- Where
- Los Angeles and New York; the film was set to expand to wider release.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Eleazar flew to Los Angeles early to observe the city and spend time in places Misty might visit.
Misty Green had its American premiere at the New York Film Festival.
The film opened in Los Angeles and New York.
The film was set to go wide.
- Lead actor
- Rosalind Eleazar
- Director
- Chris Rock
- Character
- Misty Green, a former television star
- American premiere
- New York Film Festival
- Wide release
- October 16
What people are saying
Acting is 3-D anthropology.
Rosalind turned out to be my favorite Misty.