Get Lite

Get Lite
Directed byTeyana Taylor
Screenplay byMaurice Williams
Produced by
  • Teyana Taylor
  • Storm Reid
  • Barris Weisband
  • Anni Weisband
  • Robyn Simpson
  • Bill Karesh
  • Courtney Gilbert
Starring
CinematographyRina Yang
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • August 20, 2027 (2027-08-20)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Get Lite is an upcoming American coming-of-age musical drama film directed and co-produced by Teyana Taylor from a screenplay by Maurice Williams. It stars Storm Reid, Ceyair Wright, Leslie Odom Jr., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Woody McClain, Jodie Turner-Smith, Asante Blackk, and Nia Long.

Get Lite is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 20, 2027.

Cast

Production

In December 2020, it was reported that a film titled Get Lite was in early development, when the script by Eric Goss was submitted for the 2020 The Black List. In March 2024, it was announced that Teyana Taylor would make her directorial debut for Paramount Pictures, with Storm Reid cast in the lead role as well as co-producing. In September 2026, Ceyair Wright, Leslie Odom Jr., Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Woody McClain, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Asante Blackk joined the cast.

Principal photography began in New York City in mid-October 2026, with Nia Long joining the cast, and Rina Yang serving as the cinematographer.

Release

Get Lite is scheduled to be released in the United States on August 20, 2027.

References

  1. ↑ Desta, Yohana (December 14, 2020). "The Black List 2020: Scripts About Cannibals, Billionaires, and Tabloid Faves Make the Cut". Vanity Fair. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Get Lite". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ Kroll, Justin (March 18, 2024). "Storm Reid To Star In Teyana Taylor's Directorial Debut 'Get Lite' For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ Kit, Borys (September 3, 2026). "Ceyair Wright Goes Hollywood: NFL Player Nabs Starring Role in Teyana Taylor Dance Movie ' Get Lite' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (September 3, 2026). "Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Join Storm Reid in Teyana Taylor's Directorial Debut 'Get Lite' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ Jackson, Angelique (October 14, 2026). "Nia Long Joins Teyana Taylor's Directorial Debut 'Get Lite' at Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ Couch, Aaron (July 14, 2026). "Paramount Primal Taps Almost Friday's Tyler Falbo for R-Rated Comedy 'Boys for Life'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 15, 2026.