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Cheyenne Jackson and Carly Pearce join film ‘My Jesus’
Lionsgate’s film My Jesus has added cast members, including actor Cheyenne Jackson and country singer Carly Pearce, who will make a special appearance.
The music-driven coming-of-age story follows Anne, a teenager played by Aliza Kate Barlow.
Anne posts a video of herself singing online after a life-changing moment, drawing a flood of responses and attention from Christian and country music executives.
Jackson will play Dan, the general manager of the Grand Ole Opry, while the newly announced supporting cast also includes Abby Glover, Sophia Bunnell, Chloé Flowers and Pilot Bunch.
The story is inspired by Anne Wilson’s book, My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope.
As Anne’s singing brings new opportunities, she must navigate changes to her family and friendships and reconsider her identity, faith and purpose.
Kay Oyegun wrote the screenplay and will make her feature directorial debut with the film; no release date is given.
Cheyenne Jackson and country singer Carly Pearce have joined the cast of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company’s film My Jesus.
Jackson will play Dan, the general manager of the Grand Ole Opry, while Pearce will make a special appearance.
The music-driven coming-of-age film follows Anne, played by Aliza Kate Barlow, after a video of her singing online draws attention from the Christian and country music industries.
Kay Oyegun will direct the film in her feature directorial debut and wrote the screenplay.
The film is inspired by Anne Wilson’s book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope.
- Who
- Cheyenne Jackson and Carly Pearce have joined the cast, alongside five other newly announced supporting cast members.
- What
- They are joining My Jesus, a film from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.
- When
- Deadline published the casting news on November 10, 2026.
- Where
- The story is set in the United States; filming location is not stated.
- Why
- The film follows a teenager whose online singing video attracts attention from the Christian and country music industries.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Newly announced cast
- Abby Glover, Sophia Bunnell, Chloé Flowers, Pilot Bunch, Cheyenne Jackson and Carly Pearce
- Jackson’s role
- Dan, general manager of the Grand Ole Opry
- Lead actor
- Aliza Kate Barlow plays Anne
- Director and screenwriter
- Kay Oyegun
- Source book
- My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope by Anne Wilson