Talent management and production company Fusion Entertainment has signed writer-director Ryan DeForeest and started development on a feature adaptation of his short film “My Brother & Me,” Variety can reveal exclusively. Malik, the older one, takes the brunt of Allen’s violence. Terrence, who is gay, grows up feeling invisible to him.
As they become men, the only thing they’ve ever really had is each other, and even that isn’t guaranteed,” reads the official description. Zechariah Eubanks and Alexander Bello starred as Malik and Terrence, respectively. It earned a nomination for outstanding short form (live action) at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, along with two 2026 Best of NFMLA Awards nominations for best short film (drama) and best cinematography.
I’m incredibly grateful to Chris and Adam for believing in the potential of this film and the many other stories I hope to tell. I’m so stoked to begin this next chapter with them and continue creating work that reflects the complexity and vulnerability of the communities I hold dear.” Evans and Adam Kersh will produce for Fusion, alongside Lexx Truss, who produced “My Brother & Me” with Shandrea Evans. Returning from the short are cinematographer Sade Ndya and composer Evan Wright.
The feature is currently in development. Casting and an updated title will be revealed at a future date.
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