Emma Leeden (played by Mo'Nique) is a protagonist in The Reading.
The central protagonist and antagonist who fakes a home invasion to murder her husband and children for fame and wealth. After promoting a book about the incident, she hires a psychic team, locks down her house, and shoots Gregory and her manager when the medium reveals uncomfortable secrets. Sky Brown (played by Chasity Sereal) is a protagonist in The Reading.
A psychic medium hired by Emma to contact the spirits of Emma's deceased family for social media content. Her ability to reveal hidden truths agitates Emma and ultimately triggers the deadly lockdown hunt inside the house. Gregory (played by Ian Haywood) appears in The Reading.
One of the three friends working alongside Sky to facilitate the spirit communication session. He is shot and killed by Emma during the house lockdown after Sky begins revealing sensitive information.
The Reading (2023) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Emma Leeden
(played by Mo'Nique) — protagonist
The central protagonist and antagonist who fakes a home invasion to murder her husband and children for fame and wealth. After promoting a book about the incident, she hires a psychic team, locks down...
Sky Brown
(played by Chasity Sereal) — protagonist
A psychic medium hired by Emma to contact the spirits of Emma's deceased family for social media content. Her ability to reveal hidden truths agitates Emma and ultimately triggers the deadly lockdown...
Gregory
(played by Ian Haywood) — supporting
One of the three friends working alongside Sky to facilitate the spirit communication session. He is shot and killed by Emma during the house lockdown after Sky begins revealing sensitive information.
Key Relationships
Sky Brown → Gregory
(Alliance Teammate)
Emma Leeden → Gregory
(Professional Employee)
Emma Leeden → Sky Brown
(Professional Hired Psychic)
Story Analysis
A grieving widow's media empire crumbles when a psychic exposes her fabricated tragedy and triggers a lethal lockdown.
Plot Progression
The Tragic Facade
The Psychic Intrusion
Lockdown & Purge
Dark Truth & Hunt
Directed by Courtney Glaude
The Reading (2023) · 7.5/10 · drama, horror, thriller
