Hillbilly Bible Film Relaunches in Memory of John Amos, Featuring Voyage Air Guitar Giveaway

The faith-based dramedy follows a former foster kid's journey to redemption, with a tribute to the late actor John Amos.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:49pm

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Hillbilly Bible Movie LLC is relaunching the feature film Hillbilly Bible, a PG-13 faith-based dramedy directed by KC Amos and co-directed by Al Coronel. The film, which carries a special dedication to the late actor John Amos, follows the story of Billy Madden, a former foster kid whose past traumas lead him on a journey to find a legendary bluesman known as the Cool Cat Jesus. As his public image crumbles, Billy is forced to confront his past and rediscover the grace that has been following him all along.

Why it matters

The film aims to use powerful, honest storytelling to share a message of hope and redemption, while honoring the legacy of the late John Amos, who was attached to the project before his passing. The production team, led by writer Marie Pizano and producer Kent Wells, is positioning Hillbilly Bible for a global stage and inviting audiences to be part of its momentum.

The details

Hillbilly Bible is set to start production in Fall 2026 in Memphis, Nashville, and Clarksdale. The film is being produced under Hillbilly Bible Movie LLC, in association with MVP3 Foundation and MVP3 Network, with Voyage Air Guitar as the leading product placement title sponsor. The story is inspired by the book Hillbilly Bible by Stevie Rey and written by Marie Pizano and co-writer Mark Selker.

  • Hillbilly Bible is scheduled to start production in Fall 2026.
  • The film's launch events will be held on March 25, 2026, in Memphis and Clarksdale, with a later event planned for Nashville.

The players

Hillbilly Bible Movie LLC

The production company behind the Hillbilly Bible film, partnering with like-minded organizations to develop impactful, music-driven storytelling projects.

KC Amos

The director of Hillbilly Bible, who is honoring the legacy of his father, the late actor John Amos, by helming the project.

Al Coronel

The co-director of Hillbilly Bible, making his directorial debut alongside KC Amos.

Marie Pizano

The writer and producer of Hillbilly Bible, who is leading the creative team and using the film to share a message of hope and redemption.

Kent Wells

The longtime Dolly Parton producer who is part of the Hillbilly Bible creative team, positioning the film for a global stage.

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What they’re saying

“This story carries the spirit of all of us. We all stumble and fall, but we can get back up and find our 'yes.' With Hillbilly Bible, we're using powerful, honest storytelling to share a message of hope and redemption from Memphis to Nashville to Clarksdale, while I keep my promise to honor John's legacy the right way.”

— Marie Pizano, Producer and Writer (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

The Hillbilly Bible team will host invite-only, press-only conferences on March 25, 2026, in Memphis and Clarksdale, with a later press conference planned for Nashville.

The takeaway

Hillbilly Bible is a faith-based dramedy that aims to use powerful storytelling to share a message of hope and redemption, while honoring the legacy of the late actor John Amos. The production team is positioning the film for a global stage and inviting audiences to be part of its momentum through a Voyage Air Guitar giveaway and a fan supporter campaign.