In 2004, it was announced that Spike Lee would be directing the film for a 2005 release. In 2005, it was announced that Oliver Stone was in talks to direct the film. But Stone later denied this. Training Day writer David Ayer took over the project. So far Hugh Laurie, Chris Evans, Terry Crews, Common, Jay Mohr, The Game, Keanu Reeves, and Naomie Harris have been confirmed roles in the movie.

On February 5, 2008, it was announced that Fox Searchlight Pictures changed the film's title from The Night Watchman to Street Kings.

Tom Ludlow (Keanu Reeves) is a Los Angeles cop who has spent his life never having had to reach across the abyss from his world to the other. Ludlow's life, however, becomes cheerless, dark and deadly, after the death of his beloved wife. Ludlow is pressed into action when he is framed for the murder of a fellow officer by those close to him. Deeper and more profound themes are interwoven in this story of a man's struggle for meaning in a world that is increasingly controlled by outside forces.

Cast:
Keanu Reeves as Tom Ludlow 
Forest Whitaker as Jack Wander 
Hugh Laurie as Captain Biggs 
Chris Evans as Paul Diskant 
Terry Crews as Terrence Washington 
Naomie Harris as Linda Washington 
Cedric the Entertainer as Scribble 
Amaury Nolasco as Cosmo Santos 
Common as Coates 
Jay Mohr as Mike Clady 
Martha Higareda as Grace Garcia 
The Game as Grill 

GOOD LINKS TO VISIT:

• Official website
• Wikipedia Article