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Mind’s Eye Entertainment, Le Monde Productions, and K5 International is excited to announce that BAFTA Winning and Emmy nominated actor Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, Netflix’s “Toxic Town”) has joined the cast of the historical thriller November 1963 in the pivotal role of Jack Ruby. The film delves into the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a moment that has sparked debate and fascination for decades.
Also joining the cast is Jefferson White (“Yellowstone”, Civil War), who will portray Kennedy’s killer, Lee Harvey Oswald. Carlyle and White round out the cast joining Academy Award nominee John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Grease), Mandy Patinkin (The Princess Bride, “Homeland”), and Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding, Anyone But You).
Robert Carlyle is known for starring as the lead in the 1997 film The Full Monty, for which he won a SAG Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He is also known for his roles in Trainsportting, opposite Ewan McGregor, as well as in the film’s sequel T2 Trainspotting. His other notable credits include The World is Not Enough, 28 Weeks Later, and “Once Upon a Time.”
Jefferson White is best known for his role as Jimmy Hurdstrom in Taylor Sheridan’s hit Paramount series “Yellowstone”, as well as in NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” He recently starred in the A24 film Civil War opposite Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. His other notable credits include God’s Country, “The Americans,” and “House of Cards.”
“With the addition of Robert Carlyle as Jack Ruby and Jefferson White as Lee Harvey Oswald, our star cast is now complete,” says Mind’s Eye Entertainment CEO and President Kevin DeWalt. “We couldn’t be more pleased, and look forward to this talented group of artists finally bringing the true version of this event to light.”
Directed by two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Roland Joffé (The Killing Fields), November 1963 will examine the mystery and intrigue that enveloped one of the most significant moments in American history, promising an in-depth, fresh perspective directly from the individuals whose lives were forever changed by the intense 48 hours surrounding the assassination.
The film’s script is based on firsthand accounts, including exclusive insights from the Giancana family, particularly Sam Giancana. As the boss of the Chicago Outfit, one of the most powerful Italian-American criminal organizations in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s, Giancana became widely known for his connections to the Kennedy family during John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign and presidency.
Writer and producer Nicki Celozzi, nephew of Sam Giancana, says “The whole essence of the story, the project, why we are doing this, is that it came from Sam Giancana‘s brother, Pepe, who was in the room with him during these two days.The story, the screenplay is their story, my family story that specifically focuses on the ‘outfit’, Giancana, and their involvement in setting up the ‘assassination’ with the second shooter, who was sent there as a fail safe backup and implemented.”
In addition to these eyewitness accounts, recent releases of previously classified JFK files have shed new light on the intricate details of the events surrounding President Kennedy’s assassination, lending an unprecedented level of authenticity and validity to the film’s portrayal of this critical moment in history. These newly released documents, which have been scrutinized by experts and historians, confirm many of the details woven into November 1963, further cementing the film’s commitment to historical accuracy and truth.
November 1963 is set to begin production in Canada in Spring 2025, and will be produced by Kevin DeWalt of Mind’s Eye Entertainment and Nicki Celozzi of Le Monde Productions. Celozzi also serves as the film’s writer. International sales is being handled by Daniel Baur of K5 International.
Carlyle is represented by Gersh, Hamilton Hodell, and LINK Entertainment. White is represented by Gersh, Principal Entertainment LA, and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora & Clark.
