Taron Egerton to Star Alongside Chris Hemsworth in New York Crime Thriller ‘Kockroach’
Exciting news for fans of intense crime dramas! Rocketman star Taron Egerton is set to join forces with Hollywood heavyweight Chris Hemsworth (known for his role as Thor) and Zazie Beetz in the upcoming New York crime picture, Kockroach. The film is being produced by Andrew Lazar, the producer behind the critically acclaimed American Sniper.
Hemsworth steps into the role previously held by Channing Tatum, who had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts. This casting adds significant star power to a project already generating considerable buzz.
A ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Scarface’ Inspired Story
Filming is slated to begin in April, and producer Andrew Lazar has described Kockroach as a film in the spirit of classic crime epics like Goodfellas and Scarface. The story follows a mysterious stranger who infiltrates New York’s criminal underworld, ultimately rising to become a powerful and larger-than-life crime boss in a city where power reigns supreme.
Behind the Scenes: A Talented Creative Team
The feature adaptation, based on the novel by William Lashner, will be directed by Matt Ross (Captain Fantastic) from a screenplay penned by Jonathan Ames (You Were Never Really Here), with revisions by Ross himself. Christina Weiss Lurie (Persuasion) will co-produce alongside Lazar.
The production boasts a stellar team of heads of department, including Oscar-winning production designer Colin Gibson (Mad Max: Fury Road), Emmy-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw (True Detective, Top of the Lake), and VFX Supervisor Jonathan Dearing (M3gan, The Invisible Man). This level of talent suggests a visually stunning and technically impressive film.
What’s Next for Chris Hemsworth?
Hemsworth has a busy schedule ahead, with upcoming projects including Amazon MGM’s crime-thriller Crime 101, the Russo brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday, and Amazon action pic Subversion. He is represented by CAA and Greenberg Glusker.
Black Bear will handle international rights sales at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM), while CAA Media Finance and Range Select will co-represent domestic distribution.
Kockroach promises to be a thrilling addition to the crime genre, and with this talented cast and crew, it’s one to watch!
