Vincent M. Ward Delivers A Standout, Bone-Chilling Performance In Psychological Thriller “The Step Daddy,” Premiering On Digital/VOD April 28
Acclaimed actor, writer, and producer Vincent M. Ward returns in his most intense and psychologically charged role yet with the upcoming thriller The Step Daddy, which will be released by Lionsgate on Digital and VOD April 28, 2026.
Best known for his breakout performance as “Oscar” on The Walking Dead, Ward has built a dynamic career across television and film, including standout roles in BET’s The Family Business, Haus of Vicious, and The Black Hamptons.
In The Step Daddy, he expands his creative reach as co-writer and lead actor, adapting the project from his original book.
Directed by Thomas J. Churchill, with screenplay by Drica Armstrong and story by Vincent M. Ward, The Step Daddy is a gripping psychological thriller centered on a charming family man who is secretly a serial killer.
As his double life begins to unravel, the film descends into a tense and unsettling exploration of deception, control, and hidden darkness within the home.
The featured cast includes Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead), Ptosha Storey (Empire), and Lew Temple (The Devil’s Rejects, The Walking Dead), delivering powerful performances that heighten the film’s claustrophobic tension and emotional intensity.
Additional appearances include Nick Gomez (The Walking Dead), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), and Sadie Katz (Wrong Turn 6), rounding out a genre-driven ensemble that elevates the film’s suspense and horror elements.
The project highlights Ward’s continued evolution as a multi-hyphenate creative force, blending literary origin, screenwriting, and performance into a unified psychological thriller experience.
“The Step Daddy is about control, fear, and the masks people wear inside a family,” Ward explains. “It’s a story that hits close to home for a lot of people, and that’s what makes it truly terrifying.”
Audiences can follow Vincent M. Ward on social media at @vincentmward for updates, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes material leading up to the release.
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