Film
Against All Odds is being developed as a film, and the author will play Xavier
He wrote the novel. He wrote the songs. Now he has written the screenplay and is attached to play the lead.
By the Little Moses Jones team ·
Against All Odds, the 2026 novel by Little Moses Jones, is in development as a feature film. Here is what is confirmed so far.
What we know
- The screenplay is written. Little Moses Jones adapted his own novel.
- He is attached to play Xavier Jones, the 22-year-old East Cleveland musician at the center of the story.
- The music already exists. The 15-song Against All Odds Soundtrack was released in July 2026.
- No other cast or crew is attached yet, and there is no release date.
The story on screen
The film follows the novel: a young self-taught musician, his grandmother Mama Ruth, an eviction deadline, a producer who believes in him, a small Cleveland label with a $5,000 offer, and a Nashville hitmaker who wants his song radio-ready. It is a drama with music, in the tradition of films like 8 Mile, Hustle & Flow and Whiplash.
See it before it’s a movie
The official book trailer gives a first look at Xavier’s world, using AI-assisted visuals with the real soundtrack.
For producers and partners
Producers, financiers and festival programmers can contact Little Moses Jones directly for the pitch materials. Any investment conversation happens through an entertainment attorney.
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