Rob Peace
| Rob Peace | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
| Written by | Chiwetel Ejiofor |
| Based on | The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs |
| Produced by | Antoine Fuqua Rebecca Hobbs Kat Samick Andrea Calderwood Jeffrey Soros Simon Horsman Alex Kurtzman Jenny Lumet |
| Starring | Jay Will Mary J. Blige Chiwetel Ejiofor |
Production companies | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rob Peace is an upcoming American biographical drama film written and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige and Ejiofor.[1] It is based on the biography The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs.[2]
Cast
- Jay Will as Rob Peace[2]
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peace's father[1][3]
- Mary J. Blige as Jackie, Peace's mother[1]
- Camila Cabello as Naya[4]
- Michael Kelly as Reverend Edwin Leahy[5]
Production
In January 2019, it was announced that Ejiofor will direct the film.[6] In February 2020, it was announced that Stephan James was cast as Peace and Ejiofor would play Peace's father.[3]
In January 2023, it was announced that Jay Will was cast as Peace.[2] In February 2023, it was announced that Mary J. Blige was cast as Peace's mother Jackie. Blige also serves as an executive producer of the film.[1] Later in February 2023, it was announced that Camila Cabello was also cast in the film.[4]
Filming occurred in Newark, New Jersey, particularly in the St. Benedict's Preparatory School, in December 2022.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d Grobar, Matt (February 9, 2023). "'Rob Peace': Mary J. Blige To Exec Produce, Star In Drama From Writer-Director Chiwetel Ejiofor". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (January 30, 2023). "'Tulsa King's Jay Will To Topline Chiwetel Ejiofor's Second Feature 'Rob Peace'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 25, 2020). "Stephan James to Star in 'Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace' for Fuqua Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (February 22, 2023). "Camila Cabello Latest To Board Chiwetel Ejiofor's Sophomore Feature 'Rob Peace'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Kuperinsky, Amy (December 27, 2022). "'The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace' movie filming in Newark with Chiwetel Ejiofor". NJ.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 25, 2019). "Los Angeles Media Fund Sets Chiwetel Ejiofor To Direct 'The Short And Tragic Life Of Robert Peace:' Antoine Fuqua Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 5, 2023.