A true crime fanatic, Realbuto has wanted to play Jim Jones in a biopic about him for many years.
Realbuto on why he wants to play Jim Jones: "I really want to delve into this man's head and try to figure out what he was thinking. It's almost Shakespearean, in a sense. I would put him right up there with Hamlet."
Actors considered for roles in the film so far include Lily Rabe and Julia Gardner.