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Kit Connor and Diana Silvers to Lead Janicza Bravo’s True-Crime Film *PR?PPY*
9/2/2026, 12:07:43 AM
Film Announcement and Production Details
Deadline reported that Kit Connor—recently cast as Cyclops in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot—has signed on to star opposite Diana Silvers in *PR?PPY*, a true-crime feature slated for ST X Entertainment and Aggregate Films. The project is based on an original screenplay by David Levine and Rose Lichter-Marck. Production will be overseen by Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and John Buderwitz for Aggregate Films, with Peter Coleman and Paula Manzanedo producing for ST X. Janicza Bravo, known for *Zola* and *Lemon*, will direct and also serve as a producer.
The 1986 Preppy Killer Case
The film dramatizes the summer of 1986 that culminated in the murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin in New York’s Central Park. Levin was killed by Robert Emmet Chambers Jr., a former Manhattan private-school student who the press dubbed the “Preppy Killer.” Chambers initially denied responsibility, later pleading guilty in 1988, serving a 15-year sentence, and being released in 2003. Subsequent legal troubles—including a 2008 drug-trafficking charge and a 2023 release—have kept the case in public view.
Creative Team and Cast Profiles
- Kit Connor – English actor known for Netflix’s *Heartstopper* and the A24 film *Warfare*; upcoming projects include Andrew Haigh’s *A Long Winter* and Alex Garland’s adaptation of the video-game *Elden Ring*.
- Diana Silvers – Actress recognized for Olivia Wilde’s *Booksmart*, the horror film *Ma*, and Netflix’s *Space Force*; most recent role was opposite Richard Gere in *Asymmetry*.
- Janicza Bravo – Filmmaker whose previous work blends discomfort with absurdist comedy; earned a DGA Award nomination for FX’s *The Bear* and directed the BBC One series *The Listeners*.
- Producers – Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and John Buderwitz (Aggregate Films) and Peter Coleman and Paula Manzanedo (ST X Entertainment) bring a mix of television and film experience to the project.
Industry Context and Expected Approach
Comicbasics noted that true-crime stories have become a reliable source of audience interest, yet the Preppy Killer case has rarely received a prestige-feature treatment. Bravo’s involvement suggests an unconventional tonal approach, diverging from the straightforward dramatizations typical of earlier adaptations such as the 1989 TV movie *The Preppie Murder* and various *Law & Order* episodes.
Production Timeline and Release Outlook
Comicbasics reported that production could begin as early as the next month, indicating a rapid move from development to filming. Neither Deadline nor other sources have announced a release date, and the film’s schedule beyond the start of production remains unspecified.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The available sources agree on the core creative team and subject matter but differ on the level of detail provided about the production schedule. While Comicbasics mentions a potential start date, Deadline offers no timeline, leaving the exact commencement of filming unconfirmed. Additionally, no official statements have disclosed a distribution plan or theatrical release window, creating uncertainty about when audiences will see *PR?PPY*.
