ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with author Jeff Hobbs, who wrote the book The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace, which inspired Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor's film Rob Peace. Hobbs discussed visiting the set and seeing the true story brought to life on screen. The film is now exclusively in theaters.
Jeff Hobbs, "The Brief and Tragic Life of Robert Peace"
"Directed, edited and starring Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Rob Peace follows the true story of a brilliant young man (Jay Will) torn between his father’s dark past and his own promising future. Raised by his devoted mother (Academy Award nominee Mary J. Blige, Mudbound), Rob risks everything he’s worked for to free his imprisoned father (Ejiofor). Also starring Camila Cabello and based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Jeff Hobbs," the synopsis reads.
Tyler Treese: Your book is the inspiration for all of this, but you’re also a character in the film, since the real Rob Peace was your college roommate. Benjamin Papac plays you in the film. How surreal was it to see a version of you in the film?
Jeff Hobbs: Yeah, it was interesting to see that for the first time. I thought he did a really good job.
