True Crime Thriller Film Set in Boston MISSION HILL In Development With Director Kwame Kwei-Armah

A true crime thriller set in Boston titled Mission Hill is in development at Compelling Pictures with Kwame Kwei Armah set to direct. If you’re a true crime fan, then this is a project you might find interesting.

Mission Hill is based on “a real-life murder case that brought Boston to its knees in 1989. It follows an up-and-coming police officer and a seasoned detective who race against time to bring in a suspect before the city implodes in racial tensions.” “.

The film is based on an original screenplay written by Michael McGrale (The following), and producer Peter Craig he said of his screenplay, “Mike McGrale’s script is among the best I’ve ever read – and I’m so happy to see it now in the hands of a director as talented as Kwame.”

The director added: “I am delighted to be working again with Compelling Pictures on this fantastic project. I couldn’t put it down when I started reading it. Overjoyed.

Main of Compelling images Denis O’Sullivan said in a statement: “Mission Hill it’s a passionate project for Jeff, Peter and myself. Having just had the great pleasure of working with Kwame, we couldn’t be more excited to help bring his vision to life. It all started with Mike’s gripping script, who has been patiently waiting since 2021 for a great director to take the reins. We are honored to tell this story of a city that has been seen in the films we love, but rarely from this perspective, and we look forward to a global audience experiencing this epic and propulsive ride.”

Kwei-Armah and Compelling Pictures recently collaborated on Warhol-Basquiat’s film Collaboration, based on the play he directed. Actors Paul Bettany AND Jeremiah Pope they were producers of those projects.

Source: Deadline