Gregorius, the Chosen One

Gregorius, the Chosen One is an upcoming fantasy comedy about a man born from a forbidden relationship between siblings. Abandoned as an infant and misunderstood by his community, Gregorius dreams of greatness and aspires to be a knight. The story, framed as a tale told by a traveling actor to a crowd, follows his various adventures and hardships, including seventeen years spent chained to a rock. His journey explores the idea that a pure heart can lead any outcast, regardless of their origin, to the highest position of the papacy.

The film is written and directed by Tomasz Mielnik and is inspired by a novel by Thomas Mann. The production is a collaboration between Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic, involving companies such as Magiclab and deFilm. The cast features Jan František Uher in the title role, alongside Miroslav Donutil, Petr Uhlík, Kristýna Boková, Petr Marek, and Eliška Křenková. Scheduled for release on December 10, 2026, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes.