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City of Lies poster asks ‘Who Shot Biggie?’

June 6, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

A new poster has arrived online for director Brad Furman’s upcoming crime drama City of Lies featuring Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker; check it out here…

SEE ALSO: Johnny Depp and Forest Whitaker investigate the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. in City of Lies trailer

Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent time, CITY OF LIES is a provocative thriller revealing a never-before-seen look at the infamous murder of The Notorious B.I.G. shortly following the death of Tupac. L.A.P.D. detective Russell Poole (Johnny Depp) has spent years trying to solve his biggest case, but after two decades, the investigation remains open. “Jack” Jackson (Forest Whitaker), a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Relentless in their hunt, these two determined men threaten to uncover the conspiracy and crack the foundation of the L.A.P.D. and an entire city.

City of Lies is set for release on September 7th.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, Movies, News Tagged With: City of Lies, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Depp

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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