'Come Sunday' Trailer: Netflix Shares First Footage From Sundance Darling Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor

Come Sunday” is an interesting film to come from Netflix. While the streaming service is gaining headlines for throwing truckloads of money at television producers, and betting big on high-profile films with name recognition, they also seem to be releasing smaller, more personal films, like “Come Sunday,” that are the real gems people should be excited about. In the trailer for “Come Sunday,” we see exactly why Netflix purchased this film, and why the streaming giant is the perfect destination for this project.

The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a Pentecostal bishop that is on the verge of losing his congregation. All this after the bishop says he heard a voice, believed to be from God himself, that told him that everyone is already saved and there’s no need to fear damnation. Yes, this premise is a far cry from something like “Bright” or “The Cloverfield Paradox,” but shows Netflix’s own hope to diversify their film lineup.

Directed by Joshua Marston, best known for “Maria Full of Grace,” and written by Marcus Hinchey, from “All Good Things,” “Come Sunday” isn’t your typical faith-based film. In fact, while it definitely looks uplifting and inspirational, the film’s subject matter also lends itself to an exploration of religion itself.

Regardless of the premise, which seems interesting enough all on its own, the cast alone is worth the price of your monthly Netflix fee. Jason Segel, Martin Sheen, Danny Glover, Lakeith Stanfield, and Condola Rashad star alongside Ejiofor. “Come Sunday” had its debut earlier this year at Sundance, where it quickly became one of the most talked-about films.

Unlike many of the films coming out of that festival, “Come Sunday” is getting released sooner than later. Netflix is going to release “Come Sunday” on their platform April 13.

Here’s the official synopsis from Netflix:

Internationally-renowned pastor Carlton Pearson — experiencing a crisis of faith — risks his church, family and future when he questions church doctrine and finds himself branded a modern-day heretic. Based on actual events.

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