Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Cast on Preparing for Their Intense Roles | IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026

In the intense story of "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother," hitman Latif, played by Mahershala Ali, grapples with the loss of his wife and the challenge of raising his family. At IGN Fall Fan Fest 2026, John Cho, who portrays a complicated Christian pastor antagonist with extremist methods, and Adia, who plays Latif's daughter Fatiha, discussed their preparation for their emotionally demanding roles.

Cho's character, initially unclear in terms of appearance and accent, underwent a collaborative process with costume designer Deirdra Elizabeth Govan to develop his unique look, featuring cowboy boots, a hat, a shirt commemorating his mother's passing, and gold grills. The grills, in particular, helped Cho detach from his own identity, stating, "When I looked in the mirror, I was like, Okay, that's not me. That's definitely not me."

Fatiha, portrayed by Adia, aims to support her father and brother while coping with her own grief over her mother's death. To prepare for her role, Adia kept a diary and created a timeline of Fatiha's thoughts and emotions, including pre-meeting and post-film moments. Adia highlighted the challenges of balancing puberty, hormonal changes, and the emotional weight of her character's situation, ultimately trusting her preparation to shine through during filming.

"Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother" is currently playing in US theaters, and IGN's review of the movie gave it an 8.