“Based on the infamous Boston Strangler murders, this is the true story of Loretta McLaughlin, the first reporter to connect the murders and break the story of the Strangler,” reads the synopsis.
According to Deadline, 20th Century Studios will be producing a brand new true-crime drama film titled Boston Strangler, centered around the real-life serial killer during the early 1960s.
Oscar-nominated actress Keira Knightley has signed on to lead the project, which is expected to begin its production in December.
The Boston Strangler movie will be written and directed by Matt Ruskin, who conducted in-depth research on McLaughlin and Jean Cole by tracking down their families and studying their actual investigation of the murders.