The Trial of the Chicago 7

Tells the story of the infamous 1969 trial of seven people charged with conspiracy, among other things, by the federal government because of counterculture protests at the previous year’s Democratic National Convention.

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 doesn’t know who its villain is

Are there really good people on both sides of the aisle?

Method Actor Jeremy Strong Begged Aaron Sorkin to Tear-Gas Him on Set of ‘Chicago 7’

The "Succession" star took the protest atmosphere of Sorkin's 1968-set "The Trial of the Chicago 7" to extremes.

'Trial Of The Chicago 7' First Look: Sacha Baron Cohen & An All-Star Cast Lead Aaron Sorkin's Upcoming Netflix Film

Ever since the all-star cast was announced for Netflix’s upcoming drama, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” which is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film has become one of our most anticipated releases of 2020. And considering the streaming service is the distributor behind the affair, thankfully, the uncertainty of the theatrical experience …

‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’: Kelvin Harrison Jr Joins Aaron Sorkin-Helmed Feature

EXCLUSIVE: Kelvin Harrison Jr. has been added to the cast of The Trial of the Chicago 7, Aaron Sorkin’s long-in-the-making drama that recently was picked up by Paramount Pictures for domestic…

Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Adds ‘Aquaman’s’ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (EXCLUSIVE)

“Aquaman” actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in final negotiations to join Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” sources tell Variety. His casting in the historical drama follows the…

‘Succession’ Star Jeremy Strong Joins Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ (EXCLUSIVE)

“Succession” star Jeremy Strong has found his next feature film project with Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” sources tell Variety. The movie is based on t…

Paramount & Cross Creek Board Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Chicago 7;’ Frank Langella, Mark Rylance Join Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jonathan Majors

EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial Of The Chicago 7 is finally getting its day in court. Paramount Pictures has come aboard for domestic distribution, and Cross Creek has boarded as co-financier a…

Hot Berlin Pic: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Chicago 7’ Adds Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Heads To Market Before Summer Shoot

EXCLUSIVE: After pre-production was put on pause in December, we can reveal that Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial Of The Chicago 7 is now heading to market with an all-star cast including Eddie Redma…

Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Trial Of The Chicago 7’ Put On Pause

Aaron Sorkin’s Trial Of Chicago 7 is not moving forward with its February 2019 start. There are reports that it was due to budgetary concerns, but Amblin says it’s more about scheduling…

Aaron Sorkin to Direct ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ With Sacha Baron Cohen in Talks to Star (EXCLUSIVE)

Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment’s long-awaited political drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7” looks to be closer than ever to getting off the ground, with a new direct…