November 1963 (film)

November 1963
International promotional poster
Directed byRoland Joffé
Written byNicholas Celozzi
Produced by
Starring
Music byJason Hill
Production
companies
Distributed byKetchup Entertainment
Countries
  • United States
  • Canada
LanguageEnglish

November 1963 is an upcoming biographical historical crime drama film directed by Roland Joffé about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. It stars John Travolta, Robert Carlyle, Dermot Mulroney, Jefferson White, and Mandy Patinkin.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced on May 8, 2024, with Roland Joffé attached to direct from a screenplay by Nicholas Celozzi, nephew of Chicago Outfit boss Sam Giancana.[2] Celozzi stated, "My family, my cousins, really got tired of people using our name, monetizing our name and telling a fake story." According to Celozzi, he got the story of the film when he was a child from Giancana's brother, Joseph "Pepe" Giancana, Celozzi's uncle.[3]

Casting

John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin, and Dermot Mulroney were announced as cast members on February 7, 2025.[4] Robert Carlyle and Jefferson White were announced as cast members on April 7, 2025.[5]

Filming

Principal photography took place in Winnipeg in July 2025.[6][7][8] Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, was reconstructed at Birds Hill Provincial Park in southern Manitoba. The film utilized 1,500 extras and over 75 period cars to portray the time period.[3]

Release

K5 International owns the international sales rights to the film.[4] In May 2026, Ketchup Entertainment acquired the film and is set to have a planned release sometime in 2026.[9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Goos, Aileen (July 17, 2025). "Winnipeg goes back in time for cinematic Mob job November 1963". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  2. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (May 8, 2024). "Roland Joffe to Direct Mob-Centric JFK Assassination Film 'November 1963: The Killing of a President' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hobson, Brittany (August 3, 2025). "JFK assassination movie seen through the lens of an Italian-American mob wraps filming in Winnipeg". CBC News. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas; Ntim, Zac (February 7, 2025). "John Travolta, Mandy Patinkin & Dermot Mulroney Lead Roland Joffé's JFK Thriller 'November 1963'; K5 International Aboard For EFM". Deadline. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  5. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (April 7, 2025). "JFK Thriller 'November 1963' Adds Robert Carlyle As Jack Ruby & Jefferson White As Lee Harvey Oswald &". Deadline. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ King, Randall (February 22, 2025). "Controversial '80s holiday horror gets (another) Winnipeg reboot". CBC News. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ Lefebvre, Charles (July 7, 2025). "Movie starring John Travolta filming in Winnipeg neighbourhood". CTV News. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ Hazelton, John (July 21, 2025). "Roland Joffe's 'November 1963' shoots with John Travolta, Robert Carlyle". Screen Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2026). "John Travolta Movie 'November 1963' Acquired By Ketchup Entertainment". Deadline. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
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