EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Chastain, Brendan Fraser and Bryan Cranston accompanied Al Pacino in the mystery thriller assassination. Barry Levinson directs from a screenplay by David Mamet, Levinson and Sam Bromell.

The film offers a new take on the JFK conspiracy and centers on Kilgallen (Chastain), one of the most famous voices in the media of his time. When she suspects that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone, she uses her fame and influence to find the real murderer of President John F. Kennedy. Part crime thriller, part film noir, Kilgallen's journey will pit her against the CIA, mafia bosses and the FBI, who would love nothing more than to make her and this story disappear.

“Dorothy Kilgallen was the first female crime reporter in America. She was the only woman to ever cover the JFK case. The only reporter who spoke to Jack Ruby. With back-channel sources to the Warren Commission, she began to put pieces together that no one else was doing,” Levinson said. “She died under very suspicious circumstances but it was never investigated.”

assassination is produced by Corey Large along with Jason Sosnoff. Financing is also big assassination. John Burnham, Bernie Gewissler, Pia Patatian and Jordan Nott are executive producers. Production is scheduled to begin in Boston in early 2025.

“We love the idea of ​​exploring this topic from Dorothy’s perspective. She was tireless and courageous in her pursuit of the truth, and this film is both her story and the uncovering of what happened that day in Dallas. “It’s beyond exciting to see Jessica, Brendan and Bryan join Pacino in bringing Barry’s vision to life,” Sosnoff added.

Global sales director Pia Patatian, formerly of Arclight, is handling worldwide rights through her new company Concord Studios. Patatian will present the project at the American Film Market.

“It is an incredible privilege to work with such outstanding actors. “They are perfectly cast to bring the exciting nuances of this original and dynamic script to life under Barry’s guiding hand,” said Large. “Dorothy Kilgallen’s journey is one of the most fascinating untold stories and we are thrilled to bring it to life for an eager audience.”

Nicholas Celozzi also produces.

Chastain has won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Drama Desk, 5 Critics Choice and three SAG Awards. She has also received several nominations including an Emmy, 2 Tonys, 5 SAG, 2 BAFTA, 3 Academy Awards, 6 Critics Choice and 9 Golden Globes. Chastain's journey began with groundbreaking roles in acclaimed films such as: The helpTerrence Malicks The Tree of Life And Zero Dark Thirty.

Her most notable roles include her captivating portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in “ The eyes of Tammy Fayewhich won her an Oscar, and astronaut Melissa Lewis in The Martian. On television, she starred in the critically acclaimed miniseries George & Tammy for Showtime and Scenes from a wedding for HBO.

Fraser starred in Darren Aronofsky's film The whalewhich premiered in December 2022 and earned him several awards, including his first Oscar for Best Actor and a SAG Award. Fraser most recently appeared in Martin Scorsese's Epic Western. Flower Moon Killeralongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone. Other recent works for Fraser include that of Steven Soderbergh No sudden movement And Doom Patrol for Max.

Upcoming works for Fraser include Searchlights Rental familywhich will bow in 2025 from filmmaker Hikari and Working Title Pressureopposite Andrew Scott, where he will play Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Cranston is an Oscar nominee and an Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, Tony and Olivier Award winner. He most recently starred in Matthew Vaughns Argylle and gave him his voice Kung Fu Panda 4. Cranston will star next Everything will be great to Allison Janney.

Levinson is the Oscar-winning director, screenwriter and producer who has won the Academy Award for Best Director for multiple Academy Awards Rain man. BugsyDirected and produced by Levinson, the film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Levinson also directed and executive produced HBO Films with his producing partner Jason Sosnoff You don't know Jack, Wizard of liess and Paterno.

Large is currently producing Demian Lichtenstein's action thriller On a knife edge starring James Franco and Tommy Lee Jones, which recently wrapped production in Georgia. Other projects include Jesse V. Johnson's CIA action thriller Scorpio starring Aaron Eckhart.

Chastain is represented by Mosaic, CAA and Steve Warren of Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox. Fraser is repped by CAA, Linden Entertainment, Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson. Cranston is represented by UTA and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.