The movie is based on Jonathan Eig’s best-selling biography King: A Life.
Chris RockandSteven Spielbergare bringing the life and legacy ofMartin Luther King Jr.back to the big screen.
Deadline Hollywoodfirst reportedthe news.
Chris Rock is in final talks to direct a biopic about Martin Luther King Jr.Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
Rock plays NAACP leader Roy Wilkins inRustin, while King is played by Aml Ameen.
