Connor and Silvers Join Bravo's True-Crime Drama About 1986 Central Park Murder
Kit Connor and Diana Silvers have signed on to star in PRƎPPY, a true-crime film directed by Janicza Bravo for STX Entertainment and Aggregate Films. The screenplay by David Levine and Rose Lichter-Marck centers on the 1986 killing of Jennifer Levin by Robert Chambers, a case that became known as the "Preppy Killer" and sparked public debate over privilege and class. Connor recently landed the role of Cyclops in Marvel's upcoming X-Men movie.
The film dramatizes the months before Jennifer Levin's death, focusing on the social circles of elite Manhattan private schools in the mid-1980s. Robert Chambers' trial became a media sensation, with the case raising uncomfortable questions about how wealth and social standing influenced public perception of the accused.
Kit Connor's involvement follows his recent high-profile casting as Cyclops in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film, marking a significant career moment for the young actor. Diana Silvers, known for her role in Booksmart, joins the project as production moves forward under STX Entertainment and Aggregate Films.
This film may reignite public conversation about how class and privilege shape criminal justice narratives, a theme that remains relevant in contemporary discourse. The case's focus on young people, sex, and social status could resonate with modern audiences who continue to grapple with similar dynamics in high-profile trials. The involvement of rising stars like Connor may also draw younger viewers to a decades-old story, potentially prompting renewed examination of how media coverage influences perceptions of guilt and victimhood.