Young. Wild. Free.

Young. Wild. Free. is a 2023 American drama film written by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier, directed by Thembi Banks and starring Algee Smith. It is Banks' feature directorial debut. Cast Algee Smith as Brandon Huffman Sanaa Lathan as Janice Huffman Sierra Capri as Cassidy Mike Epps as Lamont Plot A teenager struggling to provide for his younger siblings in Compton finds his life turned upside down when he's held at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams. Production According to Banks, the first day of filming occurred on March 11, 2020 and then filming was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In August 2022, it was reported that production on the film was underway in Los Angeles.