P-Valley star Shannon Thornton is stepping into the holiday spotlight with Finding Joy, Tyler Perry’s newest romantic drama premiering November 5, 2025, on Prime Video.
In the film, Thornton plays Joy, a gifted New York fashion designer whose career and confidence are constantly overshadowed by her demanding boss. When her friends Ashley (Brittany S. Hall) and Littia (Inayah) encourage her to take a leap of faith, Joy follows her longtime crush Colton (Aaron O’Connell) to Colorado, hoping for a picture-perfect romance. But instead of holiday magic, she’s met with heartbreak and a snowstorm that leaves her stranded, and searching for herself.
Enter Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), a kind stranger who helps Joy rediscover her sense of purpose and what it truly means to find love that feels real.
Thornton, best known for her breakout role as Keyshawn on Starz’s P-Valley, brings both vulnerability and strength to the screen in Perry’s latest project. Finding Joy offers her a chance to showcase a new side of her range — one rooted in resilience, renewal, and the warmth of human connection.
With its snowy backdrop, heartfelt storytelling, and a standout performance from Thornton, Finding Joy is set to deliver just what its title promises — a feel-good reminder that sometimes life’s detours lead to the most beautiful destinations.
Finding Joy premieres exclusively on Prime Video on November 5, 2025.
