The follower (2026)

The follower is a title associated with a thriller about obsession and the dangers of extreme fandom. The film follows a global pop star who survives an accident only to discover that the nurse who rescues him is a devoted fan willing to keep him hostage.

The production was directed by Chris Stokes and written by Stokes and Marques Houston. Nate Wyatt, Asia Holiday, Barry Brisco, and Gary Anthony Sturgis are among the cast, while the completed feature was filmed in Texas.

• Chris Stokes directed the film.
• Marques Houston and Chris Stokes wrote the screenplay.
• Nate Wyatt and Asia Holiday star as the central characters.
• The production was filmed in Sanger, Texas.
• The feature was completed after a February 2022 shoot and released in 2025, despite some 2026 database listings.