CHATSWORTH, Calif.—New Sensations has set a release date of September 18 for the newest installment in one of adult's most celebrated franchises, The Submission of Emma Marx IV: Evolved.
The sequel depicts a new chapter in the life of title protagonist Emma Marx—now on her own and taking charge of her first submissive.
Acclaimed writer and director Jacky St. James returns as the creative force behind the movie, with Penny Pax reprising her AVN Award-winning role (2016 Best Actress) as Emma Marx and up-and-comer Violet Starr making her feature debut as Mariah, Emma's sub.
"This may be my favorite Emma of all the installments in the series," St. James said. "From the acting to the cinematography to the music and to the way everyone came together—we created something magical. This is a re-imagining of what could be for Emma. Fans of the series are going to see something edgy, sexy and emotional, captured perfectly by Eddie Powell's masterful lens."
Offered Pax, "I am beyond thrilled that we have the team all back together for a fourth movie! This time we have a new lady I think everyone is going to fall in love with just like I did! It’s an exciting new storyline. I can't wait for everyone to see it!"
Set two years after the events of The Submission of Emma Marx: Exposed, the new sequel finds Emma moving past the tragic loss of her lover and Dom, William Fredrick, and taking on a spirited young woman as her sub—a challenge that will test Emma's resolve.
The Submission of Emma Marx IV: Evolved also sees the return of superstar Riley Reid as Emma's sweet but self-centered sister Nadia, now at an emotional crossroads with husband and baby-daddy Ray, played once more by Van Wylde.
"My character is just a mess of a woman who doesn't really know what she wants and is stuck in her 'normal' mindset—she thinks she's exploring but it's hardly that," Reid said. "Emma is the one transforming and growing beyond what she even thought was possible. I love how the story continues to evolve and that the viewers are so hungry to see what happens next."
The Submission of Emma Marx IV: Evolved also features performances by 2017 AVN Male Performer of the Year Mick Blue, Damon Dice, Jay Smooth, John Strong, Mike Mancini and 2017 AVN Best Male Newcomer Ricky Johnson.
The first three Emma Marx movies have racked up a combined 10 AVN Awards—including Best BDSM Movie (2014, 2016), Best Director (2017), Best Screenplay (2016, 2017), Best Editing (2016, 2017) and Best Cinematography (2017).
The series debut was also recognized in the 2015 Showtime documentary X-Rated: The Greatest Adult Movies of All Time. That same year, Salon.com declared St. James "The Woman Who Conquered Porn."
New Sensations also released the trailer today for The Submission of Emma Marx IV: Evolved, available to view here.
