Tyler Perry never slows down, and his newest Netflix project proves it. Production is underway on Confabulation, a thriller with drama and romance woven in, and the cast is already turning heads. Here’s everything known so far, based on reporting from What’s on Netflix.
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Tyler Perry’ Confabulation : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Tyler Perry’s Confabulation |
| Genre | Thriller with drama and romance elements |
| Writer/Director | Tyler Perry |
| Producers | Tyler Perry, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland |
| Studio | Tyler Perry Studios |
| Filming | September 21 to October 6, 2026 |
| Locations | Tyler Perry Studios (Atlanta) and Seattle |
| Release date | Not announced, likely 2027 |
Tyler Perry: Story
The logline follows a heroic firefighter who is reunited with his first love, Bridgette, during a daring rescue. He sets out to save her from her circumstances and maybe give them a shot at the life they once dreamed of. Haunted by his past and struggling with reality, he risks everything to rescue her from her powerful husband. Then a shocking twist questions what is real and what is confabulation. The title itself hints that nothing on screen can be fully trusted.
Perry seems thrilled. On Instagram, he hyped the project with an all-caps warning that fans “ain’t ready.”

Who’s in the Cast?
The lineup mixes Netflix favorites and rising names:
- Lucien Laviscount, best known as Alfie in Emily in Paris and star of the rom-com People We Meet on Vacation.
- Taylour Paige, seen in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
- Shamier Anderson, from John Wick: Chapter 4 and Stowaway.
- Supporting cast: Nadine Ellis, Peter Parros, Najah Bradley, Mikeal Dwayne Griggs, Jenna Nolen, Michelle Núñez, Colin McCalla, and Shelley Robertson.
Release Date: What to Expect
Netflix hasn’t set a date yet. With filming wrapping in about two weeks, a 2027 release looks most likely. That speed is typical of Tyler Perry‘s productions, and the film arrives right after his hit Why Did I Get Married Again, which reached #1 on Netflix’s Global Top 10 English Movies list this month. Another Perry movie, Emulous, is also being prepared for Netflix, though plot details are under wraps.
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FAQs
Q1. When will Confabulation release on Netflix?
No date is confirmed. Filming ends October 6, 2026, so a 2027 release is likely.
Q2. Who stars in Confabulation?
Lucien Laviscount, Taylour Paige, and Shamier Anderson lead the cast.





