My Jesus: A Viral Teen Singer's Faith Is Tested

My Jesus: A Virgin Sensation's Test of Faith

The spectacular rise of songstress Anne Wilson has inspired the film "My Jesus", the first project of the recently announced partnership between Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company.

The script is loosely based on Wilson's life, her bestselling book, and the song that launched her to mainstream success. "My Jesus" is a heartwarming drama that highlights the surprising rise of a teenage girl and the impact it has on her personal life.

Barlow stars as Wilson, while Casalegno, Potter, Esten and Bridges, comprise the supporting cast.

The movie is written and directed by Kay Oyegun, and is a blend of biopic and coming-of-age drama.

Production is set to begin this fall in Nashville.

What Is My Jesus About?

This film is about ordinary teenager Anne Wilson who finds her life changed after posting an emotional video of herself singing on the internet.

That video goes viral and captures the attention of music professionals in the Christian and Country genres.

A video post that expresses emotion turns into an audition for a possible music career.

Of course, fame and recognition comes with challenges as Wilson must now navigate the impact of her newfound fame on her relationships, including her family and friends.

The movie also takes a look at Wilson's spiritual beliefs and the role of faith in her decisions.

The official synopsis touches on some of the themes and performances of the movie, while the rest of the plot is left to the imagination.

Anne Wilson was born in the United States and is a modern-day songwriter and singer whose songs encompass Christian values with a country flavor.

She gained popularity with her song "My Jesus" in 2021.

Her song became very popular in Christian music and gained a lot of attention.

Wilson's music is a reflection of her deep grief and the family's grief as a result of her brother's tragic death in a car accident in 2017.

Wilson believes that after her brother's death, God called her to use her voice to bring Him glory through singing and to serve Him, and inspire others who have lost a loved one through her music.

Her book, "My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope" was released in 2022.

It chronicles some of the grief she endured following her brother's death.

The movie, based on her book, is scheduled for release soon.

Just because a scene is dramatized in a biopic, this doesn't mean it didn't happen.

Aliza Kate Barlow Gets Breakout Role

Aliza Kate Barlow gets her first movie role with this production where she plays Anne Wilson.

Established actors get supporting roles in this production.

Gavin Casalegno who played Lucas in "The Summer I turned Pretty" takes the role of Jacob, Anne's brother.

Monica Potter gets the role of Lynn, Anne's mother.

Charles Esten plays Kent, Anne's father and Beau Bridges gets the role of Bob, Anne's grandfather.

Esten has music-related drama experience with his role in "Nashville."

Abby Glover has also been announced in the cast on the film's official production website, but no additional details are given for her character.

The combination of up and coming and seasoned performers should enable the exploration of not just Anne's personal journey, but the relationships that surround her.

Kay Oyegun Writes and Directs

She wrote the screenplay and will make her feature length directorial debut with the project.

On This Is Us, she wrote and directed numerous episodes focusing on family relationships and the ebb and flow of memory and emotion.

This background is beneficial to a story focusing on family, experience, and identity.

The screenplay is based on Wilson's book, providing a foundation for the film's central narrative.

Kingdom Story Company is producing the film with Lionsgate.

Other producers include Joshua Walsh, Brandon Gregory, Andrew Erwin, and Daryl LeFever.

Jim Miller, Matthew West, and Robert Deaton also serve as producers, with Miller and West as executive producers.

All of the studios have a previous working relationship producing faith based films including I Can Only Imagine and Jesus Revolution.

Music, Faith and Personal Transformation

Music is central to Anne Wilson's story because her breakthrough was birthed from her life experiences.

The unconventional marriage of Christian and Country music in her art helped give her an audience that was beyond the boundaries of a single genre.

The film explores the pressures, both good and bad, that come with sudden popularity and fame.

As professional opportunities arise for Anne, she must reassess her relationships with family members, what she expects from the future, and the public identity that is growing alongside her.

These considerations make the story more about the personal and less about the instant professional success many expect from a mainstream music biopic.

There's inspiration for the film in Wilson's actual recordings, but no soundtrack has been officially announced.

We don't know whether the film will feature new recordings of Wilson's songs or if new songs will be written for the film.

Production and Distribution Status

Lionsgate and the Kingdom Story Company officially announced the film and its principal cast on September 22, 2026.

Filming was set to begin in October.

Subsequent official communications about the production offered opportunities for background actors in November, indicating that filming was continuing through that month.

Neither company has announced a theatrical release.

No trailers, soundtrack, or international distribution have been released.

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Given the decisions made about the distribution of the film, this will affect the availability of the film.

For audiences interested in music biopics, My Jesus gives patrons a film based more in actual events as opposed to one about a fictional rise to fame.

Family, faith, and grief are some of the major themes of the film.

With its cast announced, and filming preparations underway, the film is in an advanced stage of production, despite an unknown release date.