"Do you flee from your fears? Then they claim mastery over you." Sony Pictures has unveiled the highly anticipated first official trailer for the new crime comedy thriller, "Caught Stealing," a tale set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City in the chaotic 1990s. This marks the ninth feature film helmed by New York City-based auteur Darren Aronofsky, and it stands as one of his boldest ventures into the realm of comedy. With its cinematic debut mere months away, scheduled for the conclusion of August, audiences are poised for an exhilarating ride.
"All he was meant to do was watch a cat. Now, he's sprinting for his very survival." Hank Thompson, a jaded ex-baseball player whose career never took off, finds himself thrust into a perilous battle for existence within the treacherous underworld of 1990s NYC. Compelled to traverse a labyrinthine criminal underbelly he never foresaw, Hank's mundane favor—watching his punk-rock neighbor Russ's cat for a few days—suddenly entangles him in a perilous web of menacing gangsters. They all seek a piece of the puzzle he holds; yet, he remains clueless to the why.
Starring Austin Butler as the hapless Hank, with an ensemble that includes Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, Griffin Dunne, Benito Martinez Ocasio, alias "Bad Bunny," and the iconic Carol Kane, "Caught Stealing" promises an unhinged, exhilarating dive into the madness of NYC. It depicts frantic dashes through the bustling streets of the Big Apple, plunging into a whirlwind of chaos and comedy. Prepare to be entertained.
Adapted from Charlie Huston's gripping novel, "Caught Stealing" narrates the tale of Hank Thompson, once a promising high school baseball star now reduced to an unlucky alcoholic and a stagnant bartender. By chance, he becomes entangled in a gruesome treasure hunt spanning New York City. It transpires that the seemingly inconsequential cat left in his care harbors a secret—a crucial key hidden at the bottom of its cage, sought after by a sadistic policeman, Russian mobsters, a Samoan assassin, and a duo of leather-clad psycho brothers.
Darren Aronofsky, the acclaimed American producer-director behind films like "Pi," "Requiem for a Dream," "The Fountain," "The Wrestler," "Black Swan," "Noah," "Mother!," and "The Whale," directs this thrilling venture. The screenplay, penned by Charlie Huston, closely mirrors his equally gripping book. Produced by Jeremy Dawson, Dylan Golden, Ari Handel, and Darren Aronofsky himself, "Caught Stealing" is poised to hit theaters nationwide on August 29th, 2025, wrapping up the summer with a bang.
Are you ready to witness the chaos?
