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 Camila Cabello Michael Kelly Mare Winningham |
| Cinematography | Ksenia Sereda |
| Edited by | Masahiro Hirakubo |
| Music by | Jeff Russo |
Production companies | Republic Pictures[1] Hill District Media[1] Los Angeles Media Fund[1] Participant[1] Sugar Peace Productions[1] 25 Stories[1] |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 119 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Rob Peace is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige and Ejiofor himself.[3] It is based on the 2014 biography The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs.[4][5]
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival[6] on January 22, 2024 and is scheduled to be given a limited theatrical release on August 2, 2024, by Republic Pictures.
Plot[edit]
Yale University graduate Rob Peace, known as Shaun as he was known at the time his father was arrested for crimes he didn't commit, turns to drug dealing in order to get his father out of jail while maintaining other activities.[7]
Cast[edit]
- Jay Will as Rob Peace[4]
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peace's father[3][8]
- Mary J. Blige as Jackie, Peace's mother[3]
- Camila Cabello as Naya[9]
- Michael Kelly as Reverend Edwin Leahy[10]
Production[edit]
In January 2019, it was announced that Ejiofor will direct the film (after Antoine Fuqua and wife Rebecca saw his directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind).[11][12] In February 2020, it was announced that Stephan James was cast as Peace and Ejiofor would play Peace's father.[8]
In January 2023, it was announced that Jay Will was cast as Peace.[4] 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.[3] Later in February 2023, it was announced that Camila Cabello was also cast in the film.[9]
Filming occurred in Newark, New Jersey, particularly in the St. Benedict's Preparatory School, in December 2022.[10]
Release[edit]
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2024.[13] In May 2024, Republic Pictures, which is also handling worldwide sales, acquired North American distribution rights to the film, scheduling it for a limited theatrical release in the United States across 500 theaters on August 2, 2024.[14]
Reception[edit]
The film has a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Gyarkye, Lovia (22 January 2024). "'Rob Peace' Review: Chiwetel Ejiofor Crafts a Conventional but Stirring True Story of Talent, Struggle and Tragedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Rob Peace". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rob Peace Review: Ejiofor's Sophomore Slump Features a Brilliant Performance from Jay Will - ScreenRant
- ^ Rob Peace review - Chiwetel Ejiofor's moving fact-based tragedy|Sundance 2024|The Guardian
- ^ Rob Peace Review: An Ivy League Drug Dealer Leads a Dark Survival Story - TheWrap
- ^ 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.
- ^ In the biographical drama ‘Rob Peace,’ Chiwetel Ejiofor reframes a life|AP News
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (6 December 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (3 June 2024). "Chiwetel Ejiofor's 'Rob Peace' Acquired By Republic Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Rob Peace". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
