Carly Pearce is set to make her film debut, making a special appearance in the upcoming Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company film My Jesus, which tells the story of Christian-country artist Anne Wilson‘s career journey.
On Instagram, Pearce wrote, “Secret’s out! So excited to be making my film debut and to be part of telling @annewilsonmusic’s incredible story. Can’t wait for y’all to see it!”
The film is inspired by Wilson’s book My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope and follows the story of Wilson (played by Aliza Kate Barlow) finding purpose and hope out of tragedy.
Wilson earned a breakthrough hit in 2021 with “My Jesus,” which topped Billboard‘s Christian Airplay chart and spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. She has since released more hits including “Strong,” “Sunday Sermons” and her current Christian Airplay top 20 “Who I Am to You.”
The film explores how tragedy led to a career-pivoting, life-changing moment for Wilson. She lost her older brother Jacob in a car accident in 2017, setting Wilson’s life on a different path. The singer/songwriter was just 15 at the time she lost her brother, and she sang a version of Hillsong Worship’s “What a Beautiful Name” at his funeral. She put a cover version of the song on social media and that performance garnered attention from Capitol Christian Music Group. Wilson signed to the label and released “My Jesus,” as well as her debut album by the same name, which earned a Grammy nomination.
Wilson’s 2024 album Rebel fused country music sounds with faith-based lyrics, and included collaborations with country singers Lainey Wilson (“Praying Woman”) and Jordan Davis (“Country Gold”) as well as CCM superstar Chris Tomlin (“The Cross”).
Others set to star in the film include Abby Glover, Sophia Bunnell, Chloe Flowers, Cheyenne Jackson, Pilot Bunch, Beau Bridges, Monica Potter and Charles Esten.
Kay Oyegun will direct the film and wrote the screenplay. Kingdom Story Company’s Joshua Walsh, Brandon Gregory, Andrew Erwin and Daryl LeFever serve as producers, while Jim Miller, Matthew West and Robert Deaton serve as executive producers, along with Capitol Christian Music Group’s Brad O’Donnell and David Blackman. Lionsgate’s Meredith Wieck and Maria Ascanio are also overseeing the film for Lionsgate.
Pearce is known for songs such as the CMA and Grammy-winning “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” (with Ashley McBryde), as well as additional Country Airplay chart-toppers “Every Little Thing” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”
