According to Deadline Hollywood, Steve’s been cast in a lead role in the upcoming flick “Devil’s Knot”. He’ll be playing prosecutor John Fogleman in the film about the wrongfully convicted and imprisoned West Memphis 3. He joins among others; Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Alessandro Nivola and will begin filming in Atlanta, GA on the Atom Egoyan-directed movie once Steve’s hiatus from True Blood starts.
Devil’s Knot tells the true story of how, despite no physical evidence, teens Jason Baldwin, Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley were found guilty and jailed for a triple homicide in 1993. They were finally released last year. The movie is based on the 2003 book Devil’s Knot: The True Story Of The West Memphis Three by investigative reporter Mara Leveritt.
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Synopsis: Devil’s Knot – The True Story of the West Memphis Three
what great news. He is such a fine actor and deserves recognition.
Comment by nataka — June 29, 2012 @ 5:34 pm
I am so excited for Steve and know that he will bring the gravitas needed for a role of this type. I’ll be among the first in line to see this movie when it come out.
Comment by tabby1249 — June 29, 2012 @ 5:44 pm
I am thrilled for Stephen. We have been waiting for something wonderful like this for him. He so deserves it! I’ll be there with you tabby…So happy and I can’t wait to see this beautiful, talented man on the Big Screen.
Comment by Mirela — June 29, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
OMG..he’ll be here in Atlanta…
Comment by Piper1715 — June 29, 2012 @ 6:20 pm
Excellent, Mr Darcy and Bill Compton together.
this movie sounds very dramatic, Stephen will be wonderful in it, I have no doubt.
Comment by JXV — June 29, 2012 @ 6:50 pm
To say that I am excited about this project is an understatement. I have been following the case of the West Memphis 3 ever since HBO aired the first documentary, “Paradise Lost: The Child Murders of Robin Hood Hills.” I HIGHLY recommend it. They’ve done subsequent documentaries. It is an absolutely chilling peek inside the U.S. judicial system. I’m gonna stop myself before I write a thesis/mega rant…
Comment by SenseofDoubt — June 29, 2012 @ 7:09 pm
Forgot to add: I’ve seen a few of Atom Egoyan’s works and he’s a good filmmaker. “The Sweet Hereafter” comes to mind as a standout and I think he directed “Exotica”.
Also, it’s gonna be quite the challenge for Steve to play a character based on a real person. I suspect a lot of people who will be interested in seeing this film will be very familiar with the actual footage from the trial, so he’s gonna have to get his characterization down pat! Although I know he’ll be up to the challenge!
Comment by SenseofDoubt — June 29, 2012 @ 7:20 pm
This could very well be a break out film for Steve. I so can’t wait, Steve and Colin Firth in the same film. WOW!
Comment by aemac — June 29, 2012 @ 7:37 pm
I am very excited and happy for Steve. Atom Agoyan, who is a Canuck, btw, is a very talented and celebrated filmmaker. This movie looks like a real winner already. I am also chuffed that Colin Firth is in it as well. Two of my favourite British actors in the same film, priceless! Yes, SoD, Agoyan did direct Exotica, and I loved The Sweet Hereafter.
Congratulations to Steve on getting this part. He completely deserves all the wonderful things happening in his life right now. Karma is a wonderful thing.
Comment by Crazy4Bill — June 29, 2012 @ 7:50 pm
agreed S.O.D. This is a terrible story about an astounding miscarriage of justce.
i’m happy about Steve’s role. this sounds really great.
Comment by mbb — June 29, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
On the silly note: I’m in heaven with Steve and Colin Firth in the same movie. If my tumblr skills were quicker I’d do a side by side photo of Bill Compton and Mr. Darcy with a funny line.
Serious note: thanks SoD for all the extra info about this important chapter in American Judical injustice. I am so happy for Stephen and his participation in this film and I have no doubt he will play his part with excellence. The book and documentary all seem compelling.
Comment by callonmebill — June 29, 2012 @ 10:36 pm
Fantastic news! Great cast! And the story is compelling, to say the least. I know Stephen will do a great job portraying the man who engineered a judicial debacle of immense proportion.
I’m certainly on board for this flick!
Comment by iamtrue2bill — June 30, 2012 @ 1:55 am
Stephen and Colin in the same movie together! My panties are all knotted up again!
The movie sounds like it will be a must see, not just because of the handsome Bits cast, but the story. I am familiar with this case. Wow! Should be incredible.
Another movie for Stephen, cant wait.
Comment by BN — June 30, 2012 @ 7:57 am
This is great for Stephen but I’m all about the story itself. I worked with one of the many groups that worked to get these young men freed.
How much did I believe in this? I’m former law enforcement and those kids should have never spent a day in jail, much less the years they did.
This role for Stephen is indeed an important one and while I have issues with the person he’s portraying, I know he’ll do an incredible job bringing the truth of how things really happened. I am really thrilled that they’ve chosen a man of his talent and caliber to do this movie right!
Way to go Mr. Moyer, many blessings for taking this role!
Comment by wickedlywonderful — June 30, 2012 @ 9:35 pm