Bosco is a 2024 American biographical drama film written and directed by Nicholas Manuel Pino. It is based on the memoir Chasin‘ Freedum by Quawntay Adams. It stars Aubrey Joseph, Nikki Blonsky, D.C. Young Fly, John Lewis, Theo Rossi, Thomas Jane, Tyrese Gibson, and Vivica A. Fox.
The film was released by Peacock on February 2, 2024.
- Directed by: Nicholas Manuel Pino
- Written by: Nicholas Manuel Pino
- Based on: “Chasin’ Freedum” by Quawntay Adams
- Produced by:
- Quawntay Adams
- Patrick McErlean
- Darryll C. Scott
- Justin Steele
- Starring:
- Aubrey Joseph
- Nikki Blonsky
- D.C. Young Fly
- John Lewis
- Theo Rossi
- Thomas Jane
- Tyrese Gibson
- Vivica A. Fox
- Cinematography: Michael Alden Lloyd
- Edited by:
- Gillian L. Hutshing
- Sean Ludan
- Music by: Jemarcus Bridges
- Production companies:
- Fluke Studios
- Sugar Studios
- The Exchange
- Renegade Entertainment
- Distributed by: Peacock
- Release date: February 2, 2024
- Running time: 99 minutes
- Country: United States
- Language: English
Premise:
The film is based on the true story of Quawntay “Bosco” Adams who was sentenced to 35 years in 2004 for possession of marijuana, and who made a spectacular escape from prison in 2006 with the help of a woman he met through a lonely-hearts ad.
Cast:
- Aubrey Joseph as Quawnta Adams
- Nikki Blonsky as Tammy
- John Lewis as The Bull
- D.C. Young Fly as Rooster
- Brandon Rogers as Carlos
- Jim O’Heir as Bo
- Theo Rossi as Ramos
- Thomas Jane as Hunt
- Tyrese Gibson as Tootie
- Vivica A. Fox as Willa
Production:
In January 2024, news broke of an upcoming biographical drama thriller film named “Bosco,” inspired by the true story of convict Quawntay Adams. The film is slated for release on the streaming platform Peacock, with Nicholas Manuel Pino serving as both writer and director. Joining the cast are Aubrey Joseph, Nikki Blonsky, Tyrese Gibson, Theo Rossi, Thomas Jane, and Vivica A. Fox.
Release:
Bosco was released by Peacock on February 2, 2024.
