His First Holiday Film In 12 Years Stars ‘P-Valley’s Shannon Thornton

Prime Video has dropped the first images for Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy, his first holiday film in 12 years, and it stars P-Valley‘s Shannon Thornton.

The film, previously titled Joy Ridge, is the third in Perry’s four-pic deal with Amazon MGM Studios.

Perry’s last holiday film was A Madea Christmas.

Finding Joy stars Tosin Morohunfola, Brittany S. Hall, Inayah, Eric Stanton Betts, Aaron O’Connell, Natalie O’Connell, Jeffery Thomas Johnson and Whitney Goin. Perry is the writer and director, and he produces the film with Angi Bones and Will Areu.

What is ‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ about?

Here’s the official description for Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy:

Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy follows Thornton as Joy, a New York fashion designer whose talents are overshadowed by her boss. Just like her career, Joy has been unlucky in love. Encouraged by her steadfast friends Ashley (Hall) and Littia (Inayah), Joy follows her crush Colton (O’Connell) to Colorado, hoping for holiday magic. Instead, a shocking revelation and a snowstorm leave her stranded. At her lowest, Joy meets Ridge (Morohunfola), a chance encounter that transforms her perspective on life and love.

When does ‘Tyler Perry’s Finding Joy’ premiere?

The film premieres Nov. 5 on Prime Video.

Check out the key art and stills below:

Photo: Amazon MGM Studios

Photo: Amazon MGM Studios

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