Carly Pearce To Make Film Debut In ‘My Jesus,’ Inspired By Anne Wilson’s Real-Life Journey

Carly Pearce is excited to announce that she will be making her film debut in My Jesus, a feature film inspired by multi-platinum Christian and country artist Anne Wilson’s rise to fame and her breakout song that inspired the movie’s title.

Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company revealed that Pearce would be making a special appearance in the film after announcing additional casting that includes Abby Glover, Sophia Bunnell, Chloé Flowers, Pilot Bunch, and Cheyenne Jackson.

“Secret’s out,” Pearce wrote in a new Instagram post. “So excited to be making my film debut and to be a part of telling Anne Wilson’s incredible story. Can’t wait for y’all to see it!”

Kay Oyegun is making her feature directorial debut with the film, which she also wrote. The screenplay is based on Anne Wilson’s book, My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope. It’s described as being a “music-driven, coming-of-age film” that centers around Wilson and her journey from an ordinary teenager to country music star after posting a video of herself singing online.

The unexpected shift was a result of the post that quickly gained attention of users and eventually reached executives in both the Christian and country music industries. The movie takes viewers along as it chronicles what unfolds next. She starts to discover what her talent could mean for her future and how it could affect the people closest to her.

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Between the loss of her brother, Jacob, changes in the dynamics of her friendships and the pressure she puts on herself, Wilson is forced to figure out who she is, where she belongs, how her faith fits into her new life.

Plus, it touches on the massive success of the song that inspired the film, “My Jesus.” The track topped Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Christian Airplay chart, making Wilson the first female solo artist to lead the latter with a debut single since the chart launched in 2003. It also won the GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year and earned a Billboard Music Award nomination for Top Christian Song, while her debut album of the same name received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.

Aliza Kate Barlow stars as Anne Wilson, with Gavin Casalegno portraying Wilson’s late brother Jacob. Monica Potter plays Anne and Jacob’s mother, Lynn, alongside Charles Esten as their father, Kent, and Beau Bridges as their grandfather, Bob. Joining the ensemble are Abby Glover as Liz, Anne’s sister; Sophia Bunnell as Emma, Anne’s friend; Chloé Flowers as Carson, Anne’s friend; Pilot Bunch as Wylie, Anne’s classmate; and Cheyenne Jackson as Dan, general manager of the Grand Ole Opry. Grand Ole Opry member and country star Carly Pearce will also make a special appearance in the film.

Kingdom Story Company’s Joshua Walsh, Brandon Gregory, Andrew Erwin and Daryl LeFever will produce the project. Jim Miller, Matthew West and Robert Deaton will serve as executive producers, alongside Capitol Christian Music Group’s Brad O’Donnell and David Blackman.

The release date for My Jesus has yet to be announced, but it has been confirmed that production is already underway.