Peacock moves 'OJ's Accomplice' documentary premiere up to Nov. 1 from December

Mixed · 2Peacock will premiere the two-part documentary "OJ's Accomplice" on Nov. 1, earlier than the December date it had been given. 1 2 Mixed · 2The film explores the possibility that O.J. Simpson did not act alone on the night of June 12, 1994, when his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were murdered. 1 2 Left · 1Peacock also released a first look with footage from inside the courtroom and a new eyewitness account. 1

Mixed · 2Interviewees include original defense investigator Pat McKenna, lead detective Tom Lange, DEA agent Robert Brisolari, Kato Kaelin and Nicole Brown's sister Tanya Brown; Variety also lists Simpson's original defense team. 1 2 Mixed · 2Deadline says the move follows a New York Times investigation published earlier this month, and that Peacock wanted to take advantage of the topic being in the zeitgeist; Variety gives no reason for the change. 2 1 Centre · 1According to Deadline, the Times piece was based on records showing a "prized government informant had told law enforcement key information about the killings, including the supposed location of the murder weapon and details about Mr. Simpson's efforts to evade prosecution". 2

Centre · 1Peacock says the film "challenges the dominant narrative" and offers "real evidence" that what was thought known about the case "could be all wrong"; this is the streamer's own claim, not independently verified in the coverage. 2 Left · 1The documentary is directed by Ari Mark and Sumit David, who also executive produce, and produced by Ample Entertainment; Sphere Abacus handles licensing and distribution. 1 Centre · 1Simpson was acquitted of both murders in 1995 after an eight-month trial, though a jury in a civil suit brought by Goldman's father later found him responsible for the deaths. 2