The $65 Million O.J. Simpson Movie Will Hit Theaters Next Summer

The film's British director claims to have new evidence in the case.

By Jamilah King Jul 01, 2013

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly 20 years since O.J. Simpson’s 1994 murder trial. It’s even harder to believe that no major feature films have been made about the case in which Simpson, a black Hall of Fame football player, was acquitted of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her associate Ron Goldman, who were white.

But get ready, because "An American Mystery", a new film about the case and spectacle that showed just how deeply divided America is on race, may be released by the summer of 2014.

"’An American Mystery’ has the capacity to challenge entrenched attitudes on a topic that has inspired visceral reactions for almost a generation," said British filmmaker Joshua Newton, who will write and direct the project. "While we are creating an artistic work, the essence of the film is the search for truth. It was easy to determine that OJ’s participation is not consistent with our standards. Our goal is to lay bare the facts and have the audience reach their own conclusions," he added.

Newton has already cast British actress Charlotte Kirk to play Nicole Brown Simpson in what they’re calling a  $65 million "thriller." What’s more: Newton claims to have discovered new evidence in the case. The film’s executive producers include former NBA star Bo Kimble and Diane Watson, a former U.S. Representative from California who began discussing the project nine months ago with Newton.

O.J. Simpson reportedly tried to get involved with the project but was turned down.

The saga continues.

(H/T The Wrap)