Key Takeaways:
– Amazon won a bidding war against Netflix to acquire the film rights to Don Winslow’s novella ‘Crime 101.’
– The heist film now attaches Barry Keoghan, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo to its cast.
– Bart Layton steps up to direct and pen the script, continuing from impressive stints on ‘The Imposter’ and ‘American Animals.’
– Chris Hemsworth is reportedly also in talks for an upcoming Transformers sequel, with him voicing a young Optimus Prime in the animated film ‘Transformers One.’
Barry Keoghan Graced with More Stardom
Following a heated bidding war against Netflix last year, Amazon emerged victoriously, securing a lucrative package deal. This achievement entailed the film rights to Don Winslow’s novella, ‘Crime 101.’ The cinematic adaptation veers into the realm of suspense-filled crime dramas, along the lines of Michael Mann’s iconic film, ‘Heat.’
With Hemsworth and Pascal initially attached to the project, reports of Pascal’s replacement with Mark Ruffalo stirred additional excitement. Recently, spectators celebrated the introduction of ‘Saltburn’ and ‘Masters of the Air’ star Barry Keoghan into this impressive lineup.
Layton Steers the Ship
Having etched his name on successful projects like ‘The Imposter’ and ‘American Animals,’ director Bart Layton has been chosen to helm the project. As part of his role, Layton will also assume screenwriting duties, bringing his unique storytelling approach to ‘Crime 101.’
The production of the project falls upon the capable hands of Story Factory’s Shane Salerno, along with Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan from Working Title. RAW’s Layton and Dimitri Doganis and Derrin Schlesinger have also been drafted as producers. Joely Fether of RAW assumes the role of executive producer.
Unraveling ‘Crime 101’
While the exact plot details remain under wraps, a sneak peek into Deadline’s novel summary hints at high-stakes drama, drawing us into a world of high-level jewel thefts stretching along the Pacific Coast. These criminal activities seemingly tie back to Colombian cartels, but Detective Lou Lubesnick suspects otherwise. The story unfolds as he hones in on a thief preparing for a grand score. This fascinating narrative came into being in 2020 when HarperCollins published this crackerjack heist story as part of the Don Winslow collection, ‘Broken.’
Hemsworth’s Upcoming Performances
Joining this grand project, Hemsworth seems to be sparking substantial attention for his portrayal of Dementus, a biker messiah cult leader, in George Miller’s recent offering, ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.’ Furthermore, potential involvement in the sequel to ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ showcases his star power. In another Transformers lore, Hemsworth lends his voice to a young Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers One.’ The origin story explores how Orion Pax and D-16 transition from comrades to adversaries, eventually becoming Optimus Prime and Megatron.
With a considerably bustling palette of projects, Hemsworth has embarked on a whirlwind journey, with ‘Crime 101’ promising to be a feather in his cap.
We await, with bated breath, further details on this riveting collaboration as ‘Crime 101’ begins to take shape into what hopes to be a full-fledged, edge-of-the-seat crime drama.
