BOSCO - INTERVIEW WITH AUBREY JOSEPH & QUAWNTAY "BOSCO" ADAMS

Based on the incredible prison-break story the new film BOSCO premiering on Peacock, is compelling and inspirational.

Starring Aubrey Joseph as  Quawntay "Bosco" Adams, Bosco, the film tells unbelievable story of a man who escaped federal lockup.

In 2006 over two million Americans were incarcerated but only one managed to escape a federal maximum-security wing while under 24-hour surveillance - Quawntay “Bosco” Adams. Sentenced to 35 years behind bars for attempting to possess marijuana, the Peacock Original film follows “Bosco” (Aubrey Joseph) who for the chance to be at his first child’s birth, planned an ingenious escape with the help of a lonely Missouri woman that he meets by replying to a personal ad.

The film features an unbelievable cast, including Tyrese Gibson as “Tootie,” Vivica A. Fox as “Willa,” Theo Rossi as “Ramos,” Thomas Jane as “Hunt” and original music from leading hip-hop artists, including Snoop Dogg, French Montana, The Game, DDG, and more.

Before landing his lead role on “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” Actor and Musician Aubrey Joseph was seen as a recurring guest star in HBO’s “The Night Of,” and appeared on NBC’s “Law and Order: SVU” and Hulu’s “Little Fires Everywhere.” His film work includes roles in “The Inspection” for A24, “Run All Night” and “Fading Gigilo.”

A graduate of the acclaimed Professional Performing Arts School in NYC, Aubrey Joseph began acting at a young age. Making his Broadway debut as “Young Simba” in “Disney’s The Lion King,” Joseph also held theatrical roles in productions of “Sticks & Stones,” “Live The Dream!” and “Uptown Family Swing/Jazz.”

Sentenced to 35 years in prison for possession of marijuana, Bosco pulled off one of the most ingenious prison breaks ever. When captured, he fired his attorneys, represented himself in federal court, and fought his way to freedom 19 years early.

Since then, he has founded the Chasin’ Freedum Foundation and Jailhouse Publishing, two grassroots projects that champion the rights of the underprivileged and incarcerated. He is also an executive board member for the I-CAN Youth Foundation, created to help at-risk youth through sports and mentorship. Above all, he uses his story to inspire change through transformational speaking. 

BOSCO, a Peacock exclusive starts streaming on February 2, 2024.

I spoke with Aubrey Joseph and Quawntay “Bosco” Adams about bringing this story to the screen.