Sonequa Martin-Green, Kenric Green, and Garret Dillahunt Star in New Drama
Summary
– Sonequa Martin-Green, Kenric Green, and Garret Dillahunt join the cast of Sarah’s Oil.
– The film tells the true story of Sarah Rector, a young girl who became a millionaire due to oil found on her land.
– Set to premiere on December 25, 2025, the movie features a strong ensemble cast.
The Amazon MGM Studios theatrical drama Sarah’s Oil has wrapped filming, with notable cast members from the Walking Dead universe joining the project. Sonequa Martin-Green, known for her role as Sasha in The Walking Dead, along with her husband Kenric Green and Fear the Walking Dead star Garret Dillahunt, are set to appear in the film. The story, set in the early 1900s, follows Sarah Rector, a young girl who becomes the first African American woman to be a millionaire after oil is discovered on her otherwise barren land in Oklahoma.
The screenplay, co-written by Cyrus Nowrasteh and Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, delves into Sarah’s rise to wealth and her challenges, including opposition from greedy oil barons. The cast also includes Zachary Levi and Naya Desir-Johnson, portraying key roles in the narrative. The film is scheduled for a Christmas Day release in 2025.
