A New Behind the Scenes Look at Chris Hemsworth’s Crime 101 Reveals an Epic Ride!
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Chris Hemsworth takes us behind the scenes for a closer look at the upcoming slick, sexy heist movie, Crime 101.
Amazon MGM Studios has shared a fresh behind-the-scenes look at the new slick, sexy crime thriller CRIME 101. The film boasts an incredible all-star ensemble cast featuring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, and Halle Berry, and will hit cinema screens in February. Based on Don Winslow’s gripping Novella, the slick movie is being brought to the screen by writer/director Bart Layton.
The film follows Davis (Chris Hemsworth), an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists have mystified police. But for his latest theft, he is sticking his neck out like never before, putting him on the radar of Mark Ruffalo’s dedicated cop, Lt. Lubesnik. With the lines between hunter and hunted starting to blur, Davis is forced to confront the cost of his actions. Sounds cool, right? The first trailer delivered a tantalizing look at what we can expect from the film. But today, the studio has shared a fresh behind-the-scenes look that puts us at the heart of the action. Watch the featurette below.
SYNOPSIS
In the twisty, stylish crime thriller CRIME 101, Davis (Chris Hemsworth) is an elusive thief whose high-stakes heists have mystified police. He’s planning his biggest ever score — hoping it’ll be his last — when his path collides with Sharon (Halle Berry), a disillusioned insurance executive whom he’s forced to work with, and Orman (Barry Keoghan), a rival thief with far more disturbing methods than Davis’s. As the multi-million dollar heist approaches, relentless detective Lt. Lubesnik (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher, and the line between hunter and hunted starts to blur. Each of them is soon forced to confront the cost of their respective choices — and the realisation that there’s no turning back. CRIME 101 is written and directed by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter).
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POSTER
In addition to the new featurette, the studio also shared a new poster for the film. The glossy one-sheet features Chris Hemsworth’s slick criminal set against the backdrop of downtown Los Angeles. In between his chiselled frame is a montage of the other characters joining him in the adventure. The poster sets the tone for what appears to be an absolute banger, one that will shoot straight to the top of our watchlist. Take a look below.
CAST & CREW
Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry. Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out the cast. The film is written and directed by Bart Layton and is based on the Novella by Don Winslow. Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Derrin Schlesinger, Dimitri Doganis, Bart Layton, Shane Salerno, Chris Hemsworth, and Benjamin Grayson serve as producers. The executive producers are Bergen Swanson, Sarah-Jane Wright, Amelia Granger, Joely Fether, and Peter Straughan.
RELEASE
Crime 101 was the subject of a bidding war between Amazon and Netflix back in 2023. But with Amazon MGM winning the rights to make the film, fans can finally look forward to enjoying this slick and sexy new thriller in the new year. And that is the kind of New Year’s gift we love. With its glorious all-star ensemble cast, slick and sharp screenplay, and some impressive production value, Bart Layton appears to be kicking off 2026 in style. Count us in!
Crime 101Â will release in US theaters on February 13th. Fans in the UK can enjoy the film in cinemas sometime in February.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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