Even though Jamie Foxx’s first film as a director, “All-Star Weekend,” has yet to be released, apparently the actor-turned-filmmaker enjoyed the job so much he’s anxious to get back behind the camera for a new faith-based film titled “When We Pray.”
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According to Deadline, Foxx has teamed up with Cinema Libre Studio and Fight to Fame Films to direct a new feature, “When We Pray.” As you might expect from the title of the film, “When We Pray” is a faith-based project, and it tells the story of two brothers that start two separate churches with very different methods. One brother’s church is incredibly modern with technology all around, while the other’s church is much more humble and finds itself in need of some financial assistance.
“It’s a great honor to work with such a talented and passionate man as Jamie Foxx and I’m pleased to have our new, Fight to Fame partners onboard which will give Jamie the total freedom to make this film which is close to his heart, thus launching this new unique collaboration,” said Philippe Diaz, founder and Chairman of Cinema Libre Studio.
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Carrie Wang, Chairman of Fight to Fame, added, “Jamie Foxx is a Hollywood superstar–but audiences around the world love him as well. Our strong relationships in China and other Asian countries will ensure that ‘When We Pray’ will be enthusiastically received by Asian moviegoers.”
As mentioned, “When We Pray” is the second film from Foxx as a director. But his first feature, “All-Star Weekend,” has yet to find a release date. Production on “When We Pray” is expected to begin sometime later this year, with a price tag of around $5 million.