Kill the Messenger

Kill the Messenger

The profession of a reporter contains not only the key to uncovering a mystery, but also dangers and secrets that are sometimes better not to be touched. Gary Webb is just one of those guys who, having latched onto something sensational, won't let go, even when beaten with a stick. True, this time the fish turned out to be much more than he could swallow. He gets involved in a case that reveals the CIA's involvement in a large-scale drug racket. In addition, the investigation touched on the involvement of the feds in the rebellion on the territory of Nicaragua. While assembling the mosaic, Harry begins to receive clear hints from CIA agents​​ that if he does not stop, his family may suffer. Read more The script, which was written by Peter Landesman, has two original sources. The first is Nick Shu's book of the same name, the second is Gary Webb's Dark Alliance, an autobiographical book. The author of the last literary unit is played by Jeremy Renner in "Kill the Messenger". The actor had previously starred with Michael West, it was the film "Twelve Years", which was released in 2005. In addition to the performer of the main role, Renner tries himself as a producer for the first time. The story itself gained great resonance. In particular, the death of Gary Webb himself, who is attributed either suicide or intentional murder at the hands of the US authorities, served as a spark of interest. He died in 2004. Shooting "Kill the Messenger" began on July 16, 2013. They took place in Georgia, which represented Atlanta and Decatur counties for the film. However, for some time, despite the appearance of the first shots, the cast was supplemented. In August 2013, the contract for shooting was signed by Ray Liotta, who played a retired CIA agent. It was announced in March 2014 that the tape would be released in October. The first teaser and poster for "Kill the Messenger" was released at the end of May.