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A star-studded turnout included strong names: Taye Diggs, Erica Mena, La’Myia Good, and Loretta Devine.
Filmmakers and producers attended, including producer Marques Houston and director Chris Stokes, plus guests Jonathan Majors and Bill Bellamy.
Forever This Ring's psychological thriller synopsis: wealthy playboy marries a seemingly perfect woman who reveals a dangerous, unstable side threatening his life.
The stars were out in Hollywood for the Forever This Ring premiere, celebrating the Footage Films psychological thriller and the launch of new streaming app Turnstr+. The film held its premiere at the Chinese Theatre ahead of its official streaming release on October 2, 2026.
Taye Diggs, Erica Mena, La’Myia Good and Loretta Devine graced the orange carpet in support of the film, which serves as the debut original movie for the platform.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Loretta Devine attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Taye Diggs attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) La’Myia and Meagan Good attend Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Erica Mena attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Annie Ilonzeh attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Marques Houston attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Chris Stokes attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Rob Smith attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Meagan Good attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: La’Myia attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Torrei Hart attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Candi Marie attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Jessica Jarrell attends Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) La’Myia, Tyra Wardlow-Doyle, Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors attend Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) La’Myia, Erica Mena and Meagan Good attend Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Erica Mena, Taye Diggs and La’Myia attend Turnstr+ “Forever This Ring” Los Angeles Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 29, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Turnstr+)
Hollywood Shows Up for Forever This Ring
Joining the cast on the carpet were Meagan Good, Annie Ilonzeh and Torrei Hart, along with producer Marques Houston and director Chris Stokes. Jonathan Majors and Bill Bellamy were also among the notable guests in attendance. Also in attendance were rising actors from Footage Films projects, including Candi Marie (Forever This Ring), Rob Smith (Night Shift) and Jessica Jarrell (Stepfather).
The evening brought the cast, filmmakers and industry friends together ahead of a release that marks a new chapter for Footage Films. With Forever This Ring leading the way, Turnstr+ is introducing audiences to its original film lineup.
For a first look at the thriller, check out blackfilm.com’s coverage of the official Forever This Ring trailer.
Forever This Ring — Synopsis
A wealthy playboy entrepreneur marries the woman of his dreams, only to discover she is hiding a dangerous and unstable side. What begins as his happily ever after turns into a nightmare as the woman he thought he knew threatens to unravel his life.
When to Watch Forever This Ring
Forever This Ring begins streaming October 2, 2026, on Turnstr+, coinciding with the official launch of the new streaming app.
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