Newborn (film)
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| Directed by | Nate Parker |
| Written by | Nate Parker |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Newborn is an upcoming American drama film written, directed, and produced by Nate Parker.[1] It stars David Oyelowo, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper and Jimmie Fails.
The film is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on April 10, 2026.
Plot
After years of being locked in solitary confinement, a man is released into a newly self-isolating society.
Cast
- David Oyelowo as Chris Newborn
- Olivia Washington as Tara Benton
- Barry Pepper as Hersh
- Jimmie Fails as Keith Newborn
- Aiden Stoxx as Jake Benton
- Thomas Cadrot as Derek
- Alexander Davis as Bully
- Andres Soto as Server
- Matthew Mylrea as Local Patron
- Naomi Simpson as Annie
- Gerardo Barcala as Hazmet Man
- Kate Gajdosik as CNN News Anchor
- Julie Nolin as Reporter
- Yorkie Joaquin as Orderly
- Nigel Gentry as Prison Guard
- Mozhgan Dahmardnezhad as Kamal
Production
In May 2020, it was announced David Oyelowo had joined the cast of the film Solitary, with Nate Parker directing and writing the film, and Bron Studios set to finance and produce the film.[2] In September 2020, Olivia Washington, Barry Pepper, and Jimmie Fails joined the cast of the film.[3]
Principal photography began in September 2020.[4]
Release
In February 2026, it was announced that AMC Theatres were collaborating with Mansa Studios, a joint venture between Oyelowo and Parker, to theatrically release the film, now retitled Newborn, in the United States on April 10, 2026.[5]
References
- ^ Guerrasio, Jason (December 3, 2020). "David Oyelowo says 'Birth of a Nation' director Nate Parker 'deserves a second chance' after a rape scandal halted his career". Insider. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (May 12, 2020). "How I'm Living Now: David Oyelowo, Actor-Producer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (September 18, 2020). "David Oyelowo Reteams With Nate Parker on Drama 'Solitary'". Variety. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ "DGC Ontario (Page 7)" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Patten, Dominic (February 10, 2026). "Nate Parker & David Oyelowo's Long-In-Post Thriller 'Newborn' Is Finally Getting Released; First-Look Image Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 10, 2026.