Unveiling 'How to Rob a Bank': A Modern-Day Heist Film with a Twist
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled a sneak peek at their upcoming heist film, How to Rob a Bank, directed by David Leitch and starring Nicholas Hoult. The movie follows a group of masked bank robbers who carry out daring heists and livestream them on social media, attracting the attention of an FBI agent played by John C. Reilly and a hacker played by Zoë Kravitz. The story revolves around modern-day Robin Hood figures fighting against a corrupt system, with Pete Davidson describing the action-thriller as "totally insane."
During a presentation at CinemaCon, Hoult's character, wearing a mask, entices his online followers with the promise of a high success rate in armed robberies. The trailer also introduces Reilly's FBI agent and his team as they gear up to take down the robbers who have a personal vendetta against a particular bank. The film promises a mix of action, suspense, and social commentary on the consequences of live-streamed criminal activities.
How to Rob a Bank is written by Mark Bianculli and features a talented cast including Anna Sawai and Rhenzy Feliz. Produced by 87North, Imagine Entertainment, and Bianculli, the movie is set for release on Labor Day weekend, September 4, competing with Paramount's crime thriller By Any Means. Get ready for a thrilling ride filled with high-stakes heists, intense chase sequences, and a battle between justice and criminality.