The cast ofAl Pacino’sAssassinationhas expanded with the additions of Academy Award winners Jessica Chastain and Brendan Fraser, along withBreaking Badstar Bryan Cranston.The story revolves around real-life crime reporter Dorothy Kilgallen, who investigated the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Kilgallen later died under mysterious circumstances. TheAl Pacino moviewill be directed by Barry Levinson and written by David Mamet and Sam Bromell.
As perDeadline,Chastain, Fraser, and Cranston have all officially joined the cast, with Chastain playing the role of Kilgallen. Production is slated to begin in early 2025 and will take place in Boston, Massachusetts. The story will chronicle Kilgallen’s investigation into Kennedy’s assassination, as she did not believe Lee Harvey Oswald was the only individual involved, and she used the connections and fame she already had in the media to try and discover the truth. Check out the comments from Levinson and producer Jason Sosnoff below:
Levinson:Dorothy Kilgallen was the first female crime reporter in America. She was the only woman to ever cover the JFK case. The only reporter to speak with Jack Ruby. With back-channel sources to the Warren Commission, she started putting pieces together that no one else did. She died under very suspicious circumstances, but it was never investigated,
Sosnoff:We love the idea of exploring this topic through Dorothy’s perspective. She was relentless and courageous in pursuing the truth, and this film is as much her story as it is the uncovering of what happened that day in Dallas. It’s beyond exciting to see that Jessica, Brendan, and Bryan are joining Pacino in bringing Barry’s vision to life.
What This Means For Assassination
It Has A Perfect Cast
Assassinationwill tell a fascinating true-life story while also having to fill in details that have never been fully uncovered. With an impressive career that already included covering the murder trial of Sam Sheppard,Kilgallen was a dynamic figure who Chastain will no doubt excel at bringing to life. FromZero Dark ThirtytoThe Eyes of Tammy Faye,Jessica Chastain’s best moviesfeature her playing complex characters, including real-life individuals, which she will do again as Kilgallen.
Kilgallen’s investigation will make Assassination both film noir and a murder mystery, which are genres that are well-suited to these actors' talents and their previous work.
The characters played by Pacino, Fraser, and Cranston remain unconfirmed, but their past Academy Award and Emmy Award performances speak for themselves, and will make the movie equally entertaining to watch. Kilgallen’s investigation will makeAssassinationboth film noir and a murder mystery, which are genres that are well-suited to these actors' talents and their previous work.Barry Levinson directing the movie is equally exciting, with the director’s past works includingGood Morning, VietnamandRain Man, the latter of which earned him an Academy Award.
Our Take On Assassination
It Is A Must-Watch Movie
Any movie or television series that features Pacino, Chastain, Fraser, and Cranston is already compelling to watch.Having all four of the stars in one movie makes it even more of a must-watch, and even more so when taking into consideration the fascinating story and the talent behind the camera. It is especially promising to see moreBrendan Fraser movieshappening as the beloved actor’s comeback continues.Assassinationis among the most compelling movies slated to debut in the coming years.
