Rob Reiner spent decades telling stories. Now his son is helping carry one of his final investigations to an audience.
Jake Reiner will narrate the introduction and prologue of Who Killed JFK? Solving America’s Greatest Murder Mystery, the forthcoming audiobook coauthored by his late father, David Hoffman and Dick Russell, Entertainment Weekly reported on November 10. ew.com
A Son’s Voice, a Father’s Words
For Jake, the recording carries a deeply personal meaning.
He told Entertainment Weekly that contributing to the audiobook offered a way to reconnect with his father following the deaths of Rob and Michele Singer Reiner in December 2025.
He described that connection simply: “amplifying his words.”
Hoffman reads the author’s note, while Mack Sanderson narrates the remainder of the audiobook. ew.com
The Question Behind the Book
The project returns to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas on November 22, 1963—an event that continues to generate books, investigations and fierce disagreement.
According to Simon & Schuster’s official description, the authors draw on declassified documents, interview transcripts and existing research to challenge accounts of the assassination and its aftermath. The publisher says the book examines alleged investigative failures and concealment.
Those assertions represent the book’s argument and its publisher’s description; they should not be read as independently established findings. Simon & Schuster
From Hollywood Storytelling to Historical Investigation
Rob Reiner’s career stretched across comedy, romance and courtroom drama. His directing credits included This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally… and A Few Good Men. He also won two Emmy Awards for his acting in All in the Family.
His public life extended beyond entertainment into political activism, including early childhood development and marriage equality advocacy.
Who Killed JFK? brings that political interest into a book-length investigation. It follows the podcast of the same name, hosted by Reiner and Soledad O’Brien, with Hoffman and Russell also involved in its development and research. Simon & Schuster
When Listeners Can Hear It
Simon & Schuster Audio lists the unabridged audiobook for release on November 17, 2026, with a running time of approximately nine hours. Apple Books also lists November 17 as the expected release date. Simon & Schuster
The release brings together two distinct stories: an investigation into a presidential assassination and a son’s contribution to his father’s work. For readers, the central question is historical. For Jake, the opening pages also offer a personal connection.
References
- Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, November 10, 2026: “Jake Reiner honors dad Rob by narrating the introduction to the late director’s book Who Killed JFK? (exclusive)” — Original reporting on Jake’s participation, his comments and the narration credits.
- Simon & Schuster Audio: Who Killed JFK? Solving America’s Greatest Murder Mystery — official publisher page — Authors, synopsis, biographical background, release date, runtime and ISBN 9781668124871.
- Apple Books: Who Killed JFK? (Unabridged) — Additional confirmation of the scheduled audiobook release.
