The Council movie production status is currently Development
September 24, 2019 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
Biopic of Nicky Barnes, the Harlem-based mobster who was dubbed "Mr. Untouchable." The Council will aim to tell the story of an organized crime syndicate run by seven black mobsters who operated in Harlem in the 1970s.
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Who stars in The Council: Cast List
Will Smith ... Nicky Barnes
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Who's making The Council: Crew List
A look at the The Council behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Peter Landesman last wrote Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Concussion.
Director
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Screenwriter
Producers
Jason EssexMatt Jackson
James Lassiter
Will Smith
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Production: What we know about The Council?
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - September: The film was set to Development status.
The Council Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Council is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including Popeye, The Rosie Project and Shrek 5.