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Chris Hemsworth will reportedly appear alongside Pedro Pascal for an upcoming crime thriller movie based on Don Winslaw’s novella,Crime 101. The story was originally published as part of Winslow’s collectionBroken.Crime 101explores the story of Detective Lou Lubesnick as he pursues a lone wolf thief looking for a final heist.
The project has director Bart Layton’s name attached to it, who is renowned for his heist film,American Animals. Fans are looking forward to the rare unison of the two heavyweight acting talents and a director known for his unconventional storytelling.
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Chris Hemsworth’sCrime 101Will Be A Spiritual Successor To Al Pacino’sHeat
Apart from the involvement ofChris HemsworthandPedro Pascal, the movie’s synopsis has also gained attention from crime thriller fans. The cop v. criminal story has drawn comparisons with the iconic 1995 filmHeat. The Michael Mann-directed film depicted the conflict between the cop played byAl Pacinoand a career criminal played byRobert De Niro.
According to a Deadline report, the film will be a spiritual successor toHeat, which gained $187 million at the box office. While no further details are available, speculation abounds regarding who would play the cop and who the criminal. The two established actors have great performances backing their caliber to play either character.
Chris Hemsworth’s Thor will continue to entertain fans in upcoming Marvel projects. TheSpiderheadactor has also established a franchise for himself with Netflix after the platform announced a third installment in theExtractionseries. Pascal impressed the audiences with his recent roles, particularly in the HBO series,The Last of Us. Pascal is also set to appear in the sequel to Ridley Scott’sGladiator.
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Amazon And Netflix Battle ForCrime 101Rights
As of now, the details surrounding the film remain unofficial, as no deals have been made for the film. Both Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal expressed interest in the project before the SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, Deadline’s report states that the streaming giants, Amazon and Netflix, are competing to acquire the rights to the film. It is also reported that the platforms bid in the ballpark of $100 million for the multi-star project.
As per sources, Amazon holds an advantage over Netflix in the deal. However, considering Hemsworth’s history with the platform, Netflix is also actively in the run for the rights. The deal will reportedly happen with Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner’s Working Title Films and Shane Salerno’s Story Factory, both of whom conceived the project idea.
Considering both actors’s busy schedules with a lineup of big projects, the project is unlikely to happen until next year. However, it will be interesting to see what Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal have to offer inCrime 101.
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As viewers wait for further updates from the project, they can catch theExtractionseries streaming on Netflix andThe Last of Usstreaming on HBO Max, to enjoy both the lead actors’ performances.
Source:Deadline
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
