Jashandeep Singh
Morgan Freeman is an actor par excellence who has graced the silver screen with his exceptional talent for over five decades. Freeman’s captivating performances are proof of his acting prowess, from his standout portrayal of Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding in ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ to his commanding presence as Detective Somerset in ‘Se7en.’ He further contributed to the world of cinema and television with his memorable appearances in ‘Bruce Almighty,’ ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, ‘Invictus,’ ‘Olympus Has Fallen,’ and ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’
In addition to winning an Academy Award for portraying Eddie “Scrap Iron” Dupris in ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ Freeman was nominated for the same for his performances in ‘Street Smart,’ ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ and ‘Invictus.’ The actor is going to continue entertaining audiences with some exciting projects in the future as well. Here is a list of all the upcoming films and television shows of Morgan Freeman!
1. My Dead Friend Zoe (TBA)
‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ is a comedy film about a female veteran’s mysterious relationship with her dead best friend from the Army. Meanwhile, she also has to deal with her estranged grandfather, a Vietnam veteran. Freeman appears in the drama film as Dr. Cole, but little is known about his character. Sonequa Martin-Green (‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘The Outside Story’) stars as the lead Merit, while Natalie Morales (‘Dead to Me’ and ‘No Hard Feelings’) features as her friend Zoe and Ed Harris (‘The Truman Show’ and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’) portrays her grandfather Dale.
The movie also stars Utkarsh Ambudkar, Gloria Reuben, Rich Paul, Drew Rausch, James Bane, Assia Lau’ren, and Alicia Borja. Kyle Hausmann-Stokes makes his feature directorial debut with the project after directing several short films, including the source short film, ‘Merit x Zoe.’ The movie premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest festival on March 9, 2024, but we have yet to receive a release date.
2. Gunner (TBA)
Freeman is venturing into the ‘bad guy’ territory with his villainous role in the upcoming action thriller film ‘Gunner.’ The film revolves around a Special Ops veteran named Lee Gunner, who goes against a drug cartel when his sons are kidnapped by the gang during a fishing trip. Luke Hemsworth (‘Westworld’ and ‘Death of Me’) stars in the titular role, and Freeman portrays the cartel’s leader, Kendrick Ryker. The film, helmed by Dimitri Logothetis (‘Kickboxer: Vengeance’ and ‘Jiu Jitsu’), also stars Joseph Baena, Grant Feely, Connor DeWolfe, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, and Maurice P. Kerry. The movie is under post-production, with no release date attached yet.
3. Sniff (TBA)
‘Sniff’ is going to mark the collaboration of a stellar cast including Freeman, Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, and Danny DeVito. The thriller film follows the journey of detective Joe Mulwray and his partner William Keys, who investigate a wealthy retirement community, only to find out a hidden underworld of sex, drugs, and murder controlled by kingpin Harvey Stride and his femme fatale enforcer, The Spider. The Taylor Hackford directorial stars Freeman as Mulwray, DeVito as Keys, Pacino as Harvey Stride, and Mirren as The Spider. Although the project was last known to be in the filming stage, updates concerning the progression of the production are unknown.
4. The Little Bedroom (TBA)
‘The Little Bedroom’ is an official remake of the 2010 Swiss film ‘La Petite Chambre.’ The drama film tells the story of an old man named John, who declines to settle in a retirement home against his son Michael’s wish and also refuses any help from his home nurse, Rose. However, after a fall, he is forced to rely on Rose, and the two form a heartwarming friendship. Freeman will star in the film alongside Kate Mara (‘House of Cards’ and ‘The Martian’) and Laurence Fishburne (‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and ‘The Matrix’) but their characters are currently under wraps. The project is helmed by Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond, the writer-director duo of the original film. The movie is currently in the pre-production stage.
5. Now You See Me 3 (TBA)
The third installment of the magic heist movie franchise ‘Now You See Me,’ this film has been in its pre-production stages since mid-2022. ‘The Four Horsemen’ from the first installment, are set to return. They include Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco. Also joining them are Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley and Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes. Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith have also been roped in. As per Comicbook.com, Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake stated that the third film will offer a reimagined take on the franchise and though it sounds intriguing, no other information is available to support this statement. Ruben Fleischer will be directing the movie, the plot of which is yet undisclosed. The writers include Seth Grahame-Smith, Gavin James, Michael Lesslie, Eric Warren Singer, Ed Solomon, and Neil Widener. Further details are awaited.
6. Special Ops: Lioness Season 2 (TBA)
Zoe Saldana will be back CIA operative Joe for Season 2 of ‘Special Ops: Lioness,’ showrun by Taylor Sheridan. It will be an anthology series that will send Joe after the Mexican drug cartel. Nicole Kidman will be back as senior CIA official Kaitlyn Meade. Freeman’s Secretary of State, Edwin Mullins, has been upgraded to a main character and will be back, too. More details about the season, the cast, and the release date are awaited.
7. Hate to See You Go (TBA)
Freeman is also producing and starring in ‘Hate to See You Go,’ a drama film about an aging Chicago Blues musician named Sonny Bell, who, instead of retiring, decides to go on a tour with his band. The actor stars in the film as Bell, along with Common, Bill Burr, Alfre Woodard, and Trevor Jackson. Ben Tishler is at the helm of the film. Tishler wrote the movie with Rob Stone, based on the latter’s experiences touring and playing harmonica with several blues artists. The film was announced in March 2021. However, there haven’t been any further updates about the production other than that it is in its pre-production stage.
8. History in Color (TBA)
This Releve Entertainment production is a seven-part docuseries that explores the contributions made by African Americans in different fields, including entertainment, science, education, and sports. The episodes will showcase the trailblazers who changed the course of history. Each episode will be directed by an African-American icon with the premier episode being directed by Morgan Freeman. Nothing else is known about this intriguing project and we can only hope it comes to fruition.
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