Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 set a release date and added Michael Keaton to its already star-studded cast. The possibility of the film, which is based on true events, has been tossed around for quite some time. At one point, Paul Greengrass was reported to be circling the project as director. Now, however, The Trial of the Chicago 7 has entered the final stages of pre-production, with Sorkin calling the shots instead.
The story is set to follow the trial of seven defendants, who face off against the U.S. government in court. The seven defendants were accused of conspiracy, inciting to riot, and other charges related to protests which opposed the Vietnam War. These protests took place in Chicago, Illinois, at the same time as the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The trial, and the discussion it sparked, has already made an impact on pop culture. Documentaries have been made about the seven defendants, and references to them have also been included in rock songs, movies, and stage plays. Sorkin, who is far from a stranger to creating works with strong political messages, will soon have his own chance to bring the trial back into the public's consciousness.
As reported by The Irishman.
The recently-announced trio will be ing a cast that features Sacha Baron Cohen, Frank Langella. Sorkin, in the past, has excelled in bringing exceptional performers together and then allowing them to build off each other in his signature ‘walk and talk’ style. With this much talent at hand, Sorkin will undoubtedly interpret the historic trial through his own unique lens.
Set to be distributed by Paramount, The Trial of the Chicago 7 has gone through many stages on its way to multiplexes. In addition to the reports of Paul Greengrass directing, Steven Spielberg was attached to the project at one point. Stars like Will Smith and Seth Rogen were approached about roles as well. With Sorkin’s iteration now underway, and filming due to take place in Chicago and New Jersey, audiences are one step closer to seeing what the finished product will look like.
Source: Deadline
