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Zoë Kravitz Joins Austin Butler in Darren Aronofsky’s Thriller ‘Caught Stealing’

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Key Takeaways:

– Zoë Kravitz is set to star in Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller ‘Caught Stealing’ alongside Austin Butler.
– The movie is a Sony Pictures project based on a book by Charlie Huston, who will write the screenplay.
– The film’s setting takes place in the criminal underworld of 1990s NYC, following a former baseball player, Hank Thompson.
– Kravitz’s exact role in the project is yet to be announced.
– Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut, ‘Blink Twice’ is due for release on August 23rd.

Say hello to your newest crime thriller stars – Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler! They’re teaming up in an exciting new project called ‘Caught Stealing.’ The film is the work of the brilliant Darren Aronofsky, a big shot director known for his immersive storytelling. It’s all set to come to life under the wings of Sony Pictures, so you know it’s going to be worth the watch.

So, what’s ‘Caught Stealing’ all about? It’s a nail-biting story drawn from a book by Charlie Huston, who is also in charge of writing the screenplay for the film. That’s pretty cool, right? The story takes us back to the ’90s New York City and its bustling criminal underworld. The main character is Hank Thompson, a washed-up former baseball player, who falls into a dangerous survival ordeal. Talk about an adrenaline rush! As for our star, Zoë Kravitz, we are still on the edge of our seats to find out who she’ll be playing.

Darren Aronofsky himself is pretty thrilled about this venture. He made it no secret that working with Sony he considers as reuniting with old friends, and he sounds like he’s ready to dive into the action with Austin and the rest of the NYC filmmaking team. Even Sanford Panitch, the head honcho at Sony Pictures, is pumped about this, he reckon’s Darren’s one of the best storytellers in the industry, and this adaptation was too good to miss out on.

Before Zoë Kravitz delves into the tumultuous world of ‘Caught Stealing,’ she’s got another impressive task ahead. She’s putting on her director’s hat for the very first time in her career! Her directorial debut, a film she co-wrote, named ‘Blink Twice,’ is set to hit theatres on August 23rd. You might remember that this project was originally named ‘Pussy Island,’ but Kravitz had to change it because it wasn’t exactly a hit with a lot of people. She found that women, in particular, were put off by the earlier title, and she didn’t want that to hinder people from watching the movie.

Kravitz had grand plans to reclaim the contentious term- but the world, it turns out, may not be quite ready for that just yet. And our new filmmaker has taken that feedback on board. She wants her film to be accessible and evoke emotions, so to her, making the name change was all part of that journey.

From playing Catwoman in ‘The Batman’ to making her debut as a director, Zoë Kravitz is one to watch in the cinematic world. We can’t wait to see the magic she will bring to ‘Caught Stealing’, and of course, her upcoming film ‘Blink Twice’. Buckle up, movie fans, we’re in for a wild ride!

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Megan Dianehttps://www.projectcasting.com
Hi, I'm Megan Browne, the Head of Partnerships at Project Casting - a job board for the entertainment industry. As Head of Partnerships, I help businesses find the best talent for their influencer campaigns, photo shoots, and film productions. Creating these partnerships has enabled me to help businesses scale and reach their true potential. I'm excited to continue driving growth by connecting people with projects they're passionate about.

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