Tyler Perry is expanding his prolific partnership with Netflix with a new project titled Tyler Perry's Confabulation. The film, which blends thriller, drama, and romance, is already in production and features a cast led by Lucien Laviscount and Taylour Paige.
The announcement comes shortly after the major success of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again, which reached the number one spot on Netflix's global list of English-language films this month. Confabulation is written and directed by Tyler Perry, who also produces the film alongside Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner.
What is Confabulation about
The film is presented as a thriller with touches of drama and romance, centered on a mystery that will challenge its characters' perception of reality.
The official logline shared by Netflix describes the plot as follows:
Through a twist of fate, a heroic firefighter reunites with his first love, Bridgette, during a daring rescue mission and decides to save her from her circumstances, perhaps giving them a chance to live the life they both dreamed of. Haunted by his past and struggling with reality, he risks everything to rescue her from her powerful husband, until the truth is revealed in a shocking twist that questions what is real and what is a confabulation.
Tyler Perry spoke about the project on Instagram with great enthusiasm, assuring that the audience is not prepared for what they will see in this new story.
Confirmed cast of Confabulation
Netflix has assembled a strong cast for this thriller, as first reported by Deadline.
Lead actors
- Lucien Laviscount leads the cast. The actor is known for playing Alfie in Emily in Paris, a series that will reach its sixth and final season this Christmas Eve. He also recently starred in the number one Netflix romantic comedy, People We Meet on Vacation.
- Taylour Paige also leads the project. The actress has previously worked alongside Chadwick Boseman in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and with Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
- Shamier Anderson, known for John Wick: Chapter 4 and Stowaway, will have a key role in the story.
Supporting cast
- Nadine Ellis (Our Kind of People)
- Peter Parros (The Haves and the Have Nots)
- Najah Bradley (I Love Boosters)
- Mikeal Dwayne Griggs (Beauty in Black)
- Jenna Nolen (A La Carte)
- Michelle Núñez (The Rookie: Feds)
- Colin McCalla (Ballard)
- Shelley Robertson (Bel-Air)
Production and filming status
As is typical for Tyler Perry productions, filming for Confabulation is moving at a very fast pace.
According to production listings, filming officially began on September 21, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on October 6, 2026.
The majority of the filming is taking place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional locations in Seattle, Washington.
When will Confabulation be released on Netflix
Netflix has not yet confirmed a release date for Tyler Perry's Confabulation. Considering the filming schedule, which concludes in October 2026, it is likely that the film will arrive on the platform sometime in 2027, although this has not been officially confirmed.
Confabulation is one of two projects that Tyler Perry Studios is currently preparing for Netflix. The other, titled Emulous, is keeping its plot secret for now. It is known that its filming will begin on October 19, coinciding with the start of production for the fourth season of Beauty in Black, so it is possible that Perry will only participate as a producer on that project, similar to what happened with Doing Life and Ruth & Boaz.
Frequently asked questions about Confabulation
Who stars in Confabulation on Netflix
The film is led by Lucien Laviscount and Taylour Paige, with Shamier Anderson in a key role and an extensive supporting cast confirmed by Netflix.
When did filming for Confabulation begin
Filming officially began on September 21, 2026, and is scheduled to conclude on October 6, 2026, according to production listings.
Where is Confabulation being filmed
The bulk of the filming is taking place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with additional sequences shot in Seattle, Washington.
When will Confabulation be released on Netflix
Netflix has not yet announced an official release date. Due to the fast production schedule, it is estimated that the film could arrive in 2027, although this date is not confirmed.
Who is directing and producing Confabulation
Tyler Perry writes and directs the film, and also produces it alongside Angi Bones and Tony L. Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner.
