''Rob Peace'' is an upcoming American biographical drama film written and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and starring Jay Will,
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Award ...
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Award ...
In January 2019, it was announced that Ejiofor will direct the film. In February 2020, it was announced that
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was cast as Peace and Ejiofor would play Peace's father.
In January 2023, it was announced that Jay Will was cast as Peace. In February 2023, it was announced that
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Award ...
was cast as Peace's mother Jackie. Blige also serves as an executive producer of the film. Later in February 2023, it was announced that Camila Cabello was also cast in the film.
Filming occurred in
Newark, New Jersey
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