David Banner, Cocoa Brown, Brad James, Erica Peeples and Teresa Celeste are among the cast of the upcoming film, The Soul Mate Experiment.
The film recently wrapped production and is slated to premiere in February 2026.
The film is from Hidden Gem Entertainment and Silver Lining Entertainment. It is produced by Angela White, while Tamera Hill is the writer, director and also executive produces.
Here’s the official description:
Set in a world overflowing with dating apps, first-date jitters, and fears of commitment, The Soul Mate Experiment follows Tammy (Peeples) and Vincent (James), two strangers who decide to skip the small talk and take a leap of faith by agreeing to fall in love on their own terms. What begins as a bold social experiment quickly evolves into an emotional journey filled with laughter, revelations, and hard truths about what it truly means to love and be loved.
Alongside Tammy and Vincent’s whirlwind romance, the film delves into the complexities of marriage through Trey (Banner) and Angie (Celeste), a couple confronting their own struggles during their fifth anniversary. As both relationships are tested by secrets and self-discovery, The Soul Mate Experiment invites audiences to reflect on whether love can truly defy convention.
What Tamera Hill and Angela White say about the film
“The Soul Mate Experiment is a heartfelt romantic drama that explores whether love is destiny or design. Through laughter, healing, and the unexpected power of connection, it reminds us that sometimes the greatest experiment is simply following your heart,” said Tamera Hill in a statement. “I’m so excited to deliver a soulful, contemporary love story that authentically explores both singleness and married life.”
White recently produced Lifetime’s Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love and Eric Jerome Dickey’s Friends and Lovers.
“I truly enjoyed collaborating with a fellow African American woman who is passionate about telling universal stories that speak to the heart,” she said in a statement. “Working on this film was a reminder of the power of representation and the beauty of shared vision.