The Defender movie production status is currently Development
November 22, 2021 • 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 heroic lawyer Scipio Africanus Jones who risked his life and career to defend 87 men wrongfully accused of murder in the wake of the Elaine, AR massacre of 1919.
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Who stars in The Defender: Cast List
Atlas, The Rhythm Section
Who's making The Defender: Crew List
A look at the The Defender behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director George Tillman, Jr. last directed Big George Foreman and The Hate U Give.
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Watch The Defender Trailers & Videos
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Production: What we know about The Defender?
Filming Timeline
- 2021 - November: The film was set to Development status.
The Defender Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Defender 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.