Reggie Rock Bythewood to write and direct Cannon Street All-Stars
Reggie Rock Bythewood will write and direct Cannon Street All-Stars, a feature film about the Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars, the first all-Black Little League team from South Carolina. The news was reported by Deadline on 14 September 2026.
Undisputed Cinema is developing the project. The company belongs to Reggie Rock Bythewood and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Development means preparation. The script and producing team are put in place before any shoot is scheduled.
Bythewood will direct the film and write its screenplay. The story is credited to Bythewood and Christopher Lee Bythewood. In simple terms, the story credit marks where the idea began, while the screenplay builds the scenes and dialogue.
Mookie Betts is attached as a producer through OMG Entertainment. A producer helps guide a film from early planning to release, covering hires, budget choices and day-to-day decisions. He is joined by Cam Lewis and Omar Bradford, both also producing through OMG Entertainment.
Stephen Curry is attached as a producer through Unanimous Media. He is joined by Sharla Sumpter Bridgett, also producing through Unanimous Media. Debra Martin Chase and E. Monique Floyd are also attached as producers, completing the seven-strong producing group detailed by Deadline.
The production has the support of The Jackie Robinson Foundation. The foundation carries the name of the player who broke the colour barrier in modern Major League Baseball. Its backing links this youth-team story to a well known chapter in the sport.
Little League is organised baseball for children, played in local leagues across the United States and in other countries. The Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars made their mark within that system in South Carolina. Their team name gives the film its title.
For newcomers, the key jobs are easy to follow. The director leads the creative work on set. The writers shape the story on the page. Producers keep the wider machine moving.
What makes this stand out is the bench behind it. One writer-director steers the film. Stars from baseball and basketball support the business end.
There is still a long road to the screen. No cast has been announced. No distributor or release date has been disclosed.
