Simpson: American Crime Story.

Now hes on the other side of the table.

He was eventually convicted in 1992 and died in prison 10 years later.

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That one really hurt John Gotti, says director Kevin Connolly (best known as Eric onEntourage).

This is Willie Boy begging for his life, for lack of a better phrase.

(Johnson was murdered in 1988.)

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Connolly promises that the movie wont glorify the mobster lifestyle.

On that note, the film will candidly depict the mans final years in prison.

Thats a different angle that were going to explore.

He does so much homework and is so well prepared, Ive never really seen anything like it.

His attention to detail is tremendous.

Ive leaned a lot about acting from directing him.

Hes got such a specific approach.

Hes got his process down cold.

And Spencer has this raw, rough around the edges quality that I really love.

Youre gonna see big things from this kid.

The Life and Death of John Gottiarrives in theaters next year.