Washington [US], February 21: The makers of Black Heat, starring Jason Mitchell, have officially announced its release date. The film, directed by Wes Miller, is slated to hit the screens on March 28.
Mitchell is joined by rappers Tabatha “Dreamdoll” Robinson and NLE Choppa in this suspense-filled drama. The plot revolves around a desperate couple, played by Mitchell and Robinson, who take matters into their own hands to rescue their 15-year-old daughter from the clutches of a mysterious figure, King David, portrayed by NLE Choppa. With no help from the authorities, they embark on a high-stakes suicide mission to save their daughter, creating a thrilling narrative full of unexpected twists.
Black Heat is financed and produced by BLacklight, with Wes Miller and van den Houten producing the film. Joseph O’Connor and Lloyd Watts co-produce, and Mitchell, Jessie Jalee, Han Soto, and Chad Ghiron serve as executive producers.
In a statement, Miller shared, “Starting this distribution arm of the company is a dream come true. BLacklight is about bringing that raw, unfiltered energy back to the big screen—the kind that spoke directly to us in the ’70s and defined a generation in the ’90s. We’re building a home for films that don’t just entertain but reflect our culture, our struggles, and our victories.”
Jason Mitchell, known for his role as Eazy-E in Straight Outta Compton (2015), has appeared in various high-profile films including Keanu (2016), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Detroit (2017), and Mudbound (2017).