Chris Rock has officially joined WME for comprehensive representation across acting, directing, comedy touring, books, and more. This move comes after his long-time agent, Eddy Yablans, was affected by the CAA layoffs in December. Yablans, who represented Rock for 30 years through ICM and later CAA, has since joined LBI Entertainment as a partner.

Chris Rock is stepping into the director's chair for Misty Green, a feature film he also stars in. Written by Rock himself, Misty Green centers on a talented actress named Misty whose struggles with addiction have repeatedly hindered her career. Her comeback chance finally arises with a promising role, offered by Jordan (played by Rock), a director from her past with whom she shares a rocky history. Casting for additional roles is currently underway.

Universal Pictures is gearing up to create a cinematic biopic about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The studio has optioned the rights to adapt Jonathan Eig’s critically acclaimed biography King: A Life. Chris Rock is in final talks to direct and produce, and Steven Spielberg will be executive producer.