Here is a statement from Mr. Justin Nappi, President of Treehouse Pictures:
“With The Confession, we saw a chance to create an edge-of-your-seat thriller about injustice and the value of life at a time when many of the themes are so relevant,” said Justin Nappi, President, Treehouse Pictures. “We are excited to find the right team to bring this novel to life. It’s a story that will stay with the viewer long after the credits roll.”
The novel is about a young black man name Donte Drumm was put him on death row for the murder of a high school cheerleader. However, a man walks into a priest's office and confesses the crime that occurred ten years ago. The clock is ticking to exonerate Donte Drumm as his execution is just in four days time.
Source Material: Deadline.com