*The newly released trailer for the upcoming drama “Rob Peace,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello, has dropped.
Ejiofor wrote and directed the film based on the New York Times bestseller by Jeff Hobbs. “Rob Peace” is based on the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father’s shadowed past and his own promising future. Raised by his devoted mother (Blige), Rob risks everything he has worked for to free his imprisoned father (Ejiofor).
Blige serves as an executive producer on the project along with Jamin O’Brien, Morgan Earnest, Luke Rodgers, Jeff Skoll, Robert Kessel, Bruce Evans, Faye Stapleton, Ali Jazayeri, and David Gendron. The producing team includes Antoine Fuqua, Rebecca Hobbs, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Andrea Calderwood, Kat Samick, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Republic Pictures in bringing this extraordinary story to audiences,” Ejiofor said in a statement, per Entertainment Tonight. “Jeff Hobbs’ powerful book on Rob’s life fused together essential thoughts for me on race, housing, education, criminal justice, family and community. I can’t wait for audiences to experience Rob’s truly compelling life onscreen, at a time when the complex nature of social mobility remains as important as ever.”
Dan Cohen, president of Republic Pictures, added, “Republic Pictures is committed to providing a platform for films with the potential to stir conversation and impact culture. We are incredibly proud to work with Chiwetel Ejiofor and this esteemed producing team to support such an important project.”
“Rob Peace” arrives in theaters on August 16th. Watch the trailer via the YouTube clip above.
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