John Krasinski boards Kathryn Bigelow film about Detroit riots
John Krasinski is the latest cast member to join Kathryn Bigelow's drama set against the Detroit riots of 1967.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Krasinski will play a key role in the film described as a crime thriller set against the deadly Detroit riots which lasted five days and ended with the deaths of 43 people.
The movie also stars "Star Wars" alum John Boyega, Will Poulter, Jacob Latimore and Algee Smith.
The film is currently in production in the Boston area.
The riots began following a police raid of an unlicensed, after-hours bar that escalated into one of the deadliest and most violent public riots in American history.
