Renee Elise Goldsberry and Lynn Whitfield are set to star in the upcoming drama Albany Road. The film, written and directed by Christine Swanson, is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 15.
Albany Road follows the story of Celeste (Goldsberry), who is preparing for a crucial business trip. Unexpectedly, she finds herself sharing a car with Paula (Whitfield), the mother of her ex-fiance. As their journey progresses, Celeste uncovers a significant secret that Paula has been concealing. The movie delves into intricate family relationships and explores themes of personal development and resilience, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
In the trailer, Whitfield reflects on the emotional depth of the film, stating, "We confront what we fear the most or what we desire the most, and sometimes you prevail -- and sometimes you don't." Goldsberry, seated beside Whitfield, expresses her exasperation, exclaiming, "I detest feeling powerless!"
Christine Swanson, renowned for directing The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel and TV series like Bel-Air and All American, both wrote and directed Albany Road. The film is produced by Brett Hays, Kevin McGrail, Sarah Sharp, and Michael Swanson under the banner of Faith Filmworks. The cast also features J. Alphonse Nicholson, Lisa Arrindell, and Gary Dourdan. The musical score for Albany Road is composed by Leon Lacey, with additional contributions from Grace Gibson and Donald Lawrence.
Goldsberry is best known for her role in the comedy series Girls5eva and her Tony and Grammy-winning performance as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton. Whitfield, who stars in Greenleaf and has appeared in films such as Vacation Friends and The Retirement Plan, earned an Emmy for her portrayal of Josephine Baker in HBO's The Josephine Baker Story.
