The controversial life of former football player turned actor O.J. Simpson has long been a subject of great scrutiny, captivating audiences’ fancy. From his highly publicised trial and acquittal for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman to his recent passing on 10 April 2024 in Las Vegas at the age of 76, Simpson’s story remains a consistent source of intrigue and fodder for multiple TV shows, documentaries and movies.
Hence, it should come as no surprise that a new O.J. Simpson movie is in the works.
Directed by Joshua Newton, The Juice is a satirical thriller. The movie promises to delve into Simpson’s controversial life, offering a fresh perspective on the notorious 1995 murder trial.
The makers recently dropped the teaser of the film piquing the interest of crime drama buffs. On that note, here’s everything we know about the new O.J. Simpson movie, from its anticipated release date to the cast.
‘The Juice’ cast: Who will play O.J Simpson?
German actor Boris Kodjoe will be seen portraying the controversial figure of O.J. Simpson in The Juice, while Charlotte Kirk will be stepping into the role of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown.
Though Owen Wilson was being considered to play the part of attorney Douglas McCann, he declined the offer even after being offered USD 12 million due to his disagreement with the movie’s depiction of Simpson as being innocent.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Joshua Newton shared, “I actually had a meeting with him (Owen Wilson) in Santa Monica. Everybody loved the script. His agent wanted him to do it. We offered him USD 12m. But at the end of the lunch, Owen stood up and said, ‘If you think I’m going to take the lead role in a movie about how OJ didn’t do it, you’ve got to be kidding me.’”
As of now, details about the remaining cast are yet to be revealed.
What will be the story of the new O.J. Simpson movie?
The film has been in development since 2015 and will focus on real-life attorney Douglas McCann’s obsession with conspiracy theories surrounding Simpson’s infamous murder trial, where he was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman.
The teaser that dropped on 23 April shows Boris Kodjoe strapped to an electric chair with sparks flying off both sides of his head as smoke releases from his mouth. It ends with a title card reading, “Feel better now? You haven’t seen anything yet.”
Well, The Juice teaser hints at a narrative that challenges perceptions of Simpson, emphasising the trial’s acquittal verdict and lending a fresh perspective to the case.
Newton aims to present the ‘real story’ of the trial based on factual evidence, questioning public perceptions and allowing the audience to form their own conclusions. Despite Simpson’s acquittal, the movie acknowledges the civil suit where he was found liable and ordered to pay USD 33.5 million to the Brown and Goldman families, leaving a controversial legacy behind even after his passing.
It is to be noted that Simpson died of prostate cancer at the age of 76 on 10 April 2024 and at the time of his death, he still owed the Brown and Goldman families over USD 100 million due to interest.
Do we have a release date for the new O.J. Simpson movie?
An exact release date is yet to be announced but The Juice is currently eyeing a 2025 release.
Do we have a trailer for ‘The Juice’?
The makers have yet to release a trailer, but since the teaser has already been released, audiences can expect a trailer to drop soon.
(Header and feature image courtesy: IMDb/The Juice)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– When will The Juice movie be released?
The new O.J. Simpson movie is currently eyeing a 2025 release date.
– Who will be in the cast of The Juice movie?
Boris Kodjoe will be seen portraying the controversial figure of O.J. Simpson in The Juice, while Charlotte Kirk will be taking on the role of Simpson’s ex-wife, Nicole Brown.
