Inspired by true events, the film was penned by Adams and William R. Barber and will be produced by Michelle Chydzik Sowa and Michelle Reihel, with Barber also serving as executive producer. Adams' last directed the 2018 comedy An L.A. Minute.

Production on the movie is set to start in November. Highland Film Group will handle worldwide sales, starting at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Grillo is best known for his work in the Captain America and Purge franchises, as well as the TV show Kingdom. He recently had a cameo in Avengers: Endgame. Freeman earned an Oscar for his performance in Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Baby, and is currently in theaters with Angel Has Fallen.

Grillo is repped by CAA and Management 360; Freeman is with CAA; and Adams is repped by Claire Best & Associates.