Isaiah Wright has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and a prayer warrior named Miss Clara, as well as biblical discipleship from his new mentor, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine. From the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of the No. 1 hit WAR ROOM, comes THE FORGE, a faith-filled new movie with familiar friends and inspiring new twists.
CAMERON ARNETT
JOSHUA
Haitian-born actor, author, speaker, and director Cameron “Camy” Arnett carved out a successful career in arts and entertainment in the late 1980s and ’90s and continues to gain momentum and influence in the industry today as an award-winning actor, director, and producer. He stars in the upcoming Kendrick Brothers’ film THE FORGE. Other recent projects include Unfailing Love, for which he won the 2023 Best Actor Award at the Christian Family Film Festival; The Perfect Christmas; The Great Turkey Town Miracle; and Nefarious. He can also be seen in I Still Believe, Overcomer, Redeemed, Eleanor’s Bench, Running The Bases, Saved By Grace, Vindication, Angels Unaware, and Making Him Famous. Cameron’s early television credits include Miami Vice, Star Trek: The Next Generation, China Beach, Doogie Howser MD, Single Ladies, and Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns. Cameron is the CEO of Camy Arnett Production Studios (CAPS), a television, film, and entertainment company. Together, Cameron and his wife BJ are producers of the films Destined To Love You; Hosea: An Undying Love, and a host of other films found on CamyArnett.com. Cameron is also the founder of Christ Over Career, a movement of believers calling the Church back to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, while he and BJ are the founders of Saving Destinies, a nonprofit raising up and uniting people.
PRISCILLA SHIRER
CYNTHIA / ELIZABETH
Priscilla Shirer is a wife and mom first but put a Bible in her hand and a message in her heart, and you’ll see why thousands meet God in powerful, personal ways at her conferences and through her Bible study resources. She is the New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen books and has had featured roles in movies like War Room, I Can Only Imagine, Overcomer, and THE FORGE, whose cast also includes her husband Jerry and her youngest son Jude. Priscilla and Jerry have been married for 24 years and together lead Going Beyond Ministries, through which they provide spiritual support and resources to the body of Christ. They count it as a privilege to serve every denomination and culture across the spectrum of the Church. Their greatest joy has been raising three young adult sons: Jackson (21), Jerry Jr. (19), and Jude (15).
ASPEN KENNEDY
ISAIAH
Known for his captivating and authentic portrayals, Aspen stands tall as a rising star worth watching. Born in Memphis, Aspen’s faith has been the driving force behind his extraordinary journey. Aspen brought an abundance of joy to millions through his unforgettable portrayal of Marcus in Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas, a heartwarming holiday film that set viewing records. Aspen makes his debut on the big screen as the lead in THE FORGE, which is releasing nationwide in theaters this August. Aspen also has a recurring role on the BET drama series, Kingdom Business. With a deep passion for stories that illuminate the depths of human condition, Aspen is an inspiration who continues to stride in gratitude toward what he describes as his true purpose: to be led by his faith in Jesus Christ and to continually allow God’s light to shine through him.
KAREN ABERCROMBIE
MISS CLARA
Karen Abercrombie is an award-winning actress, singer-songwriter, master oral storyteller, writer, and producer. She is also an activist and an avid environmentalist. Born and raised in Aliquippa, Pa., Karen is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Karen has a long list of credits, including playing Grandma Quill in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3, the lead character in Eleanor’s Bench, Miss Virginia in the TV series Delilah, and Miss Clara in the Kendrick Brothers’ films War Room and THE FORGE. Karen has also appeared on Vampire Diaries, Saved By The Bell, Judging Amy, The Inspectors, Ali McBeal, Strong Medicine, and more. Karen has appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, including August Wilson’s Gem of The Ocean, Three Views of Mt Fuji, Charles Randolph Wright’s Blue, and Tambourines to Glory.
T.C. STALLINGS
TONY
T.C. Stallings is a former professional athlete now acting in film and television. In 2004, he landed a spot on Animal Planet’s “King of the Jungle,” a reality television show where he was the season 2 champion. He then began a four-year stint as a Russell Athletic fitness model. In 2011, T.C. made his feature film debut in Courageous. In 2015, his film career reached new heights with his break-out performance as Tony in War Room, which soared to #1 at the box office. In addition to films, T.C. also found success in national TV commercials, with two of his spots featured during the 2016 Olympics and the 2016 Super Bowl. After several more films, his portrayal of a real-life homeless and depressed drug addict in the film No Vacancy forever changed the type of roles that T.C. seeks. He was deeply challenged and hooked by that role. T.C. is a wide-ranging actor, a huge advocate for clean family entertainment, and enjoys positively impacting the lives of others.
ALEX KENDRICK
DIRECTOR, WRITER
Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL. In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers released two films: COURAGEOUS Legacy, and SHOW ME THE FATHER, their first feature-length documentary, for which he served as an executive producer and writer. Alex is an executive producer, co-writer, and plays the role of Shawn in their film, LIFEMARK. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife Christina live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.
STEPHEN KENDRICK
PRODUCER, WRITER
After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Stephen Kendrick now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Alex and Shannon. Stephen produced and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, and FACING THE GIANTS. In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers released two films: COURAGEOUS Legacy, and SHOW ME THE FATHER, their first feature-length documentary, for which he served as an executive producer and writer. Stephen is an executive producer and co-writer on their film LIFEMARK. Stephen co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. He serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film Foundation. Stephen and his wife Jill live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.