Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is entering one of the most ambitious and wide-ranging phases of her career, with a growing slate of high-profile film and television projects in development across Apple Original Films, Peacock, and other major studios and streaming platforms.
Through her production company HalleHolly, Berry continues to shape projects that place her at the center both on-screen and behind the scenes—spanning political thrillers, action comedies, psychological horror, and prestige television.
THE PRESIDENT IS MISSING’ HEADS TO APPLE TV+
Berry is set to star in a feature film adaptation of The President Is Missing, the bestselling political thriller by former President Bill Clinton and James Patterson. The project is currently in development at Apple Original Films.
Berry will portray President Joanna Duncan in a gender-swapped version of the story, which originally centered on a male president. Published in 2018, the novel became a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and follows a sitting U.S. president who must go on the run to stop a catastrophic terrorist plot that could cripple the nation.
In the film adaptation, President Duncan must evade her own Secret Service detail and operate outside the White House to prevent a devastating cyber and national security attack that threatens to plunge the country into chaos.
The project is being produced by HalleHolly alongside RK Films and James Patterson Entertainment. The screenplay is written by Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and David Chasteen (CIA).
‘BAD COP, BAD COP’ BRINGS BERRY TO ACTION-COMEDY
Berry is also attached to star in the action-comedy Bad Cop, Bad Cop, directed by Kay Cannon (Pitch Perfect, Blockers). The film will feature Berry alongside comedians Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell.
Produced by HalleHolly and Beau Bauman’s A Good One Productions, the project is expected to blend action, humor, and sharp character-driven storytelling.
RECENT AND UPCOMING FILM PROJECTS
Berry’s recent releases include the survival horror film Never Let Go (2024), in which she plays a mother protecting her twin sons from sinister forces. She also stars in Netflix’s action thriller The Union.
Looking ahead, Berry will appear in the heist thriller Crime 101 (2026), co-starring Chris Hemsworth. The film follows an insurance broker drawn into a major Los Angeles theft operation and is slated for a theatrical release in February 2026.
Additional film projects in development include:
- Sunburn (directed by Liz Garbus)
- Family Swap (directed by Jason Moore)
- Parole Officer (acquired after a bidding war)
- The Boy Who Knew Too Much, based on Cathy Byrd’s memoir
TELEVISION SLATE SPANS COMEDY, HORROR, AND DRAMA
Berry is also expanding her presence on television with several series in development:
- Zero F*s (Peacock) – A menopause-themed murder-solving comedy from writers Liz Kruger and Carolyn Townsend
- The Patient (HBO) – A psychological horror drama based on Jasper DeWitt’s novella, written by Laeta Kalogridis
- Mother Doom (FX) – A revenge drama centered on a mother seeking justice for her slain son
With a diverse mix of genre projects and major studio partnerships, Halle Berry continues to elevate her career as both a powerhouse performer and a producer shaping bold, female-driven storytelling.
From the Oval Office to action comedies and psychological thrillers, Berry’s upcoming slate shows she’s ready for anything.
