Sony Pictures has unveiled the official trailer for Caught Stealing, the upcoming crime thriller directed by Academy Award nominee Darren Aronofsky. Set in the gritty underbelly of 1990s New York City, the film follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former high school baseball star turned bartender, whose life spirals into chaos after a simple favor for his neighbor leads to a dangerous entanglement with the criminal underworld.
A Descent into New York’s Criminal Underworld
Based on Charlie Huston’s 2004 novel, Caught Stealing introduces audiences to Hank Thompson, whose mundane existence is upended when he agrees to pet-sit for his punk-rock neighbor, Russ (Matt Smith). This seemingly innocuous task thrusts Hank into a perilous world of gangsters and violence, as he becomes the target of various criminal factions, including Russian, Puerto Rican, and Jewish gangs. With no understanding of why he’s being pursued, Hank must navigate this treacherous landscape to survive.
Star-Studded Cast Brings the Story to Life
Caught Stealing boasts an impressive ensemble cast:
- Austin Butler as Hank Thompson
- Zoë Kravitz as Yvonne, Hank’s girlfriend
- Matt Smith as Russ, Hank’s neighbor
- Regina King as Roman
- Liev Schreiber as Lipa
- Vincent D’Onofrio as Shmully
- Bad Bunny as Colorado
- Griffin Dunne as Paul
- Carol Kane in an undisclosed role
The film is produced by Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Dawson, Dylan Golden, and Ari Handel, with Charlie Huston adapting his own novel for the screenplay.
Known for his psychologically intense films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan, Aronofsky takes a different approach with Caught Stealing, infusing the narrative with dark humor and high-octane action. The film captures the chaotic energy of pre-9/11 New York, blending crime, nostalgia, and eccentricity to create a unique cinematic experience.
Caught Stealing promises to be a gripping addition to the crime thriller genre, offering audiences a fresh perspective on the dark undercurrents of 1990s New York City; catch it only in theatres August 29.
